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Mar. 31, 2023 legalMatter agreement
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |
Approximate number of federal district court actions alleged for patent infringement | legalMatter | 25
Payment Guarantee |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |
Number of renewable energy purchase agreements | agreement | 25
Payment Guarantee | Minimum |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |
Fixed price term | 12 years
Payment Guarantee | Maximum |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |
Fixed price term | 20 years

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