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Description of Business (Details) - patents | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Number of patent portfolios acquired | 2 | 3 | 6 | 25

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