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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION EXPENSES (INCOME), NET | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION EXPENSES (INCOME), NET | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION EXPENSES (INCOME), NET The Company incurred intellectual property litigation expenses, including settlements and external legal costs, of $214.0 million, $39.2 million and $32.6 million during 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. In January 2019, the Company reached an agreement with Boston Scientific Corporation ("Boston Scientific") to settle all outstanding patent disputes for a one-time payment to Boston Scientific of $180.0 million, which was included in as an expense in 2018. The settlement covers alleged past damages and no further royalties will be owed by either party. In November 2017, the Company recorded a $112.5 million litigation gain related to the theft of trade secrets.

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