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Contingencies and Certain Matters Resolved During Fiscal Year 2015 - Summary of Consideration Assigned to Identifiable Elements (Detail) $ in Thousands | Sep. 05, 2014 USD ($)
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Gain Contingencies [Line Items] |
Litigation settlement amount | $ 108,712
Interest income [Member] |
Gain Contingencies [Line Items] |
Litigation settlement amount | 4,866
Implied License [Member] |
Gain Contingencies [Line Items] |
Litigation settlement amount | 85,132
Other damages [Member] |
Gain Contingencies [Line Items] |
Litigation settlement amount | $ 18,714

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