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Commitments and Contingencies - Founder Royalty arrangements (Details) - Founders and initial investors - Royalty Agreements $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Founder Royalty arrangements |
Period of royalty payments agreed under arrangement | 10 years
Royalties paid | $ 0

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