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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Rent expense | $ 1,312,000 | $ 898,000 | $ 915,000
Partners' capital, authorized | 250,000,000 |  |
Cash and other assets, IP Fund | 2,927,000 | 2,542,000 |
Patents, net of accumulated amortization, IP Fund | 1,373,000 | 7,144,000 |
Investments, IP Fund | 11,120,000 | 11,617,000 |
Total assets, IP Fund | 15,420,000 | 21,303,000 |
Accrued expenses and contributions, IP Fund | 2,437,000 | 5,016,000 |
Accrued patent acquisition costs, IP Fund | 0 | 500,000 |
Total liabilities, IP Fund | 2,437,000 | 5,516,000 |
Net assets, IP Fund | $ 12,983,000 | $ 15,787,000 |

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