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Legal Settlement: | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Legal Settlement [Abstract] |
Legal Settlement [Text Block] | In February 2011, we reached a litigation settlement against a law firm that formerly represented us in patent litigation matters, representing reimbursement of legal fees previously paid to the firm. Under the terms of the settlement, we received $2.5 million, which is included as a credit in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Income for the year ended December 31, 2011.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for legal proceedings, legal contingencies, litigation, regulatory and environmental matters and other contingencies. + References No definition available. + Details
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