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Legal Proceedings, Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Contractual Obligations and Future Cash Payments (Detail) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Operating Leases - 2017 | $ 241
Operating Leases - 2018 | 246
Operating Leases - 2019 | 251
Operating Leases - 2020 | 236
Operating Leases -2021 and thereafter | 0
Total | 974
2017 | 3,233
2018 | 596
2019 | 601
2020 | 7,586
2021 and thereafter | 8,815
Total | 20,831
Non-Cancelable Employment Agreements [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
2017 | 1,601
2018 | 0
2019 | 0
2020 | 0
2021 and thereafter | 0
Total | 1,601
Subtotal [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
2017 | 1,842
2018 | 246
2019 | 251
2020 | 236
2021 and thereafter | 0
Total | 2,575
Cancelable License Agreements [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
2017 | 1,391
2018 | 350
2019 | 350
2020 | 7,350
2021 and thereafter | 8,815
Total | $ 18,256

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