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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) (Litigation, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2012
Litigation
Litigation
Damages sought by plaintiff as compensation	$ 26
Accounting profits sought by plaintiff as compensation	99
Monetary damages awarded by court	2.3
Monetary damages awarded by court for certain of the Company's licensees	$ 2.3

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