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1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details Narrative) - Integer | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Number of new patent portfolios acquired | 5 | 0

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