Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature Of Business
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Term Facility
Term Facility [Member]
Term Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount of credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Term of credit facility
Debt Instrument, Term
Stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Debt
Percentage margin
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Commitment fee on undrawn balances (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Patent Assets, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Patents
Patents [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2016 (remainder)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Patent assets, net
Patent assets, net
Carrying amount of finite-lived patent assets after accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of the costs pertaining to the exclusive legal rights granted to the owner to exploit an invention or a process for a period of time specified by law. Such costs may have been expended to directly apply and receive patent rights, or to acquire such rights.
Stockholders Equity and Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stockholders Equity and Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2011 Plan
2011 Plan [Member]
2011 Plan [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted stock units
Restricted Stock [Member]
Performance-based restricted stock units with a market condition
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Additional shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2011 Plan (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Total fair value of stock options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Total fair value of RSUs vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Shares withheld for tax withholdings (in shares)
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation
Total payments for the employees’ minimum tax obligations to taxing authorities
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
PBRSUs granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted
Stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested equity awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted-average service period of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested equity awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Covenant not to compete
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Proprietary data and models
Proprietary Business Processes [Member]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Trademarks
Trademarks [Member]
Developed technology
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Total estimated future amortization expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Inventus Solutions Inc., Discovery Services
Inventus Solutions Inc., Discovery Services [Member]
inventus Solutions Inc., Discovery Services [Member]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill
Property, plant, equipment and other long term assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Deferred tax asset
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent
Current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent
Other long term liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Acquisition related costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Revenue
Revenues
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Transaction costs
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Director
Director [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of directors
Number of Directors
Number of Directors
Revenue from related parties
Revenue from Related Parties
Selling, general, and administrative expenses from products and services provided by clients
Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Receivables due from related parties
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Table]
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Table]
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Accrued payroll-related expenses
Accrued Payroll Related Expenses [Member]
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Liabilities, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Long-term debt, gross
Long-term Debt, Gross
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Long-term debt, gross
Long-term Debt
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Revenue By Location
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]
Intangible Assets Net
Intangible Assets Net [Member]
Intangible Assets, Net
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Expected Future Annual Amortization Of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Patent Assets, Net
ScheduleofPatentAssetsTableTextBlock [Table Text Block]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Expected Future Annual Amortization Of Patent Assets
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Gain on sale of patent assets, net
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Other Assets
Amortization of premium on investments
Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments
Deferred taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Unrealized foreign currency loss
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Fair value adjustments on deferred payment obligation
Liabilities, Fair Value Adjustment
Gain on extinguishment of deferred payment obligation
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Realized loss on exchange of short-term investments
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of business acquired:
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Other Operating Liabilities
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities
Additional Cash Flow Elements, Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of investments
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Maturities of investments
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Available-for-sale Securities
Sales of investments
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Decrease in restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisitions of patent assets
Payments to Acquire Other Productive Assets
Proceeds from sale of patent assets
Proceeds from Sale of Intangible Assets
Acquisition of other assets
Payments to Acquire Assets, Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Repayment of principal on deferred payment obligations
Repayments of Deferred Payment Obligations
Repayments of Deferred Payment Obligations
Proceeds from deferred payment obligations
Proceeds from Deferred Payment Obligations
Proceeds from Deferred Payment Obligations
Proceeds from issuance of term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Payment of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Repayment of principal on term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Taxes paid related to net-share settlements of restricted stock units
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Payments of capital leases
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Foreign-currency effect on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Non-cash investing and financing activities
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Change in patent assets purchased and accrued but not paid
Change in patent assets purchased and accrued but not paid
Change in patent assets purchased and accrued but not paid.
Change in fixed assets purchased and accrued but not paid
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Patent assets received in barter transactions
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Intangible Assets Acquired
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Net Nonmonetary Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Net Nonmonetary Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed)
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Weighted-average anti-dilutive securities [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Weighted-average:
Weighted-average: [Abstract]
Weighted-average anti-dilutive securities
Weighted-Average Anti-Dilutive Securities
Weighted-average anti-dilutive securities not included in the calculation for diluted shares outstanding
Related-Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
Japan
JAPAN
Korea
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
Other
Other Country [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
United States
Country of Domicile Percent of Total Revenue
Country Of Domicile Percent Of Total Revenue
Other foreign country
Foreign Country Percent of Total Revenue
Foreign Country Percent Of Total Revenue
Total revenue
Total revenue
Percent of Total Revenue
Percent of Total Revenue
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Instruments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share Available To Common Stockholders
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Anti-Dilutive Securities Not Included In Diluted Shares Outstanding Calculation
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Patent Assets, Net
PatentAssetsTextBlock [Table Text Block]
Patent assets.
Legacy RPX
Legacy RPX, Patent Risk Management [Member]
Legacy RPX, Patent Risk Management [Member]
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Interest and other (income) expense, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Operating income
Stock-based compensation, including related taxes
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Depreciation and amortization
Adjusted EBTIDA
Adjusted EBITDA
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and share-based compensation and the related employer payroll taxes.
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Patent assets, net
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Restricted cash, less current portion
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Deferred payment obligations
Other Long-term Debt, Current
Current portion of long-term debt
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Deferred revenue, less current portion
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Deferred tax liabilities
Noncurrent Deferred Tax Liabilities
Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdictionto which the entity is obligated to pay income tax, as well as the noncurrent portion of the amount recognized for unceratin tax position as of the balance sheet date.
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Patent assets, useful life
Accumulated amortization - Additions
Amortization expense
Amortization of Deferred Charges
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Risk-free rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected term - in years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Grant date fair value (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Income Statement [Abstract]
Gain on sale of patent assets, net
Operating income
Interest income
Interest Income, Operating
Interest expense
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total interest and other income (expense), net
Income before provision for income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Net income
Net income per share:
Net income per common share: [Abstract]
Basic (dollars per common share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (dollars per common share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted-average shares used in computing net income per share:
Weighted-average shares used in computing net income per common share: [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property and equipment, type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Internal-use software
Software Development [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Computer, equipment and software
Computer Equipment [Member]
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Construction-in-progress
Asset under Construction [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Internal-use software
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements, Gross
Computer, equipment and software
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures, Gross
Construction-in-progress
Construction in Progress, Gross
Total property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total property and equipment, net
Schedule of Business Acquisitions
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of proforma information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Vested and exercisable
Vestedand Exercisable [Member]
Vested and expected to vest
Vestedand Expectedto Vest [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Shares Available for Grant - Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Number of Shares - Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Shares Available for Grant - Shares authorized (in shares)
Number of Shares - Options exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Shares Available for Grant - Options forfeited/canceled
Shares Available for Grant - Options forfeited/canceled
Shares Available for Grant - Options forfeited/canceled
Number of Shares - Options forfeited/canceled (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Share Available for Grant - Restricted stock units granted (in shares)
Share Available for grant - Restricted stock units granted
Share Available for grant - Restricted stock units granted
Shares Available for Grant - Restricted stock units forfeited (in shares)
Shares Available for Grant - Restricted stock units forfeited
Shares Available for Grant - Restricted stock units forfeited
Shares Available for Grant - Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)
Number of Shares - Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Exercise Price - Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Options exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Exercise Price - Options forfeited/canceled (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Shares Available for Grant - Restricted stock units withheld related to net-share settlement of restricted stock units (in shares)
Share Available for Grant - Restricted stock units withheld related to net-share settlement of restricted stock units
Share Available for Grant - Restricted stock units withheld related to net-share settlement of restricted stock units
Weighted-Average Exercise Price - Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)
Outstanding (weighted-average contractual life)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding (intrinsic value)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Vested and exercisable (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Vested and exercisable (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vested and exercisable (weighted-average contractual life)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Vested and exercisable (intrinsic value)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Vested and expected to vest (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vested and expected to vest (weighted-average contractual life)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Vested and expected to vest (intrinsic value)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Property And Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of repayments of principal
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Repurchase Agreements [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Repurchase Agreements [Table Text Block]
Restricted Stock Unit Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Activity Under Equity Settled Award Plans And Related Information
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Property and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Property and equipment, types
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types [Member]
Depreciation and amortization expense
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Net income available to common stockholders:
Net income available to common stockholders: [Abstract]0
Numerator:
Numerator: [Abstract]
Denominator:
Denominator: [Abstract]
Basic shares:
Basic shares: [Abstract]
Weighted-average shares used in computing basic net income per share
Diluted shares:
Diluted shares: [Abstract]
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units using the treasury-stock method
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted net income per share
Net income per share:
Net income per share: [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during the period, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of future minimum lease payments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Accrued Liabilities
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Patent assets, beginning balance
Patent assets - Additions
Patent assets - Sales
Reclassify patent assets to assets held-for-sale
Reclassify patent assets to assets held-for-sale
Patent assets, ending balance
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance
Accumulated amortization - Additions
Accumulated amortization - Sales
Reclassify accumulated amortization related to patent assets
Reclassify accumulated amortization related to patent assets
Accumulated amortization, ending balance
Performance Shares [Member]
Restricted stock units granted
Restricted Stock Units Granted [Member]
Restricted stock units vested
Restricted Stock Units Vested [Member]
Restricted stock units forfeited
Restricted Stock Units Forfeited [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested units, beginning balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Non-vested units, ending balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Non-vested units, beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested units, ending balance (in dollars per share)
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, nonvested, intrinsic value
Aggregate Instrinsic Value of Non-Vested Restricted Stock Units
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Share repurchase program, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Increase in authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase in Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase in Authorized Amount
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares repurchased, balance as of beginning of period (in shares)
Share Repurchase Utilized
Share Repurchase Utilized
Shares repurchased, repurchase of shares of common stock (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Shares repurchased, balance as of end of period (in shares)
Shares repurchased, average price per share at beginning of period (usd per share)
Stock Repurchased, Accumulated, Weighted Average Price
Stock Repurchased, Accumulated, Weighted Average Price
Shares repurchased, average price per share for repurchase of shares of common stock (usd per share)
Stock Repurchased During Period Weighted Average Price
Stock Repurchased During the Period Weighted Average Price per Share
Shares repurchased, average price per share at end of period (usd per share)
Shares repurchased, value of shares repurchased as of beginning of period
Stock Repurchased, Accumulated Value
Stock Repurchased, Accumulated Value
Shares repurchased, value of repurchase of shares of common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Shares repurchased, value of shares repurchased as of end of period
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Legacy RPX, Patent Risk Management
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill
Goodwill from business acquisition
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Other Debt Obligations
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Rent expense related to non-cancelable operating leases net of sublease income
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Sublease income
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals
Contractual obligation term
Contractual Obligation, Term
Contractual Obligation, Term
Contractual commitment
Other Commitment
Remaining balance on contractual commitment
Other Commitment, Due in Next Twelve Months
Amount of funding
Payments to Fund Policy Loans
Amount of seller financing
Debt Instrument, Repayable Upon Redemption, Preferred Stock
Debt Instrument, Repayable Upon Redemption, Preferred Stock
Gain on extinguishment
Gain recognized as a result of changes in fair value
Deferred Payment Obligation, Syndicate Participant
Deferred payment obligation to a syndicate participant
Fair value adjustment
Fair Value, Debt Instrument, Valuation Techniques, Change in Technique, Quantification of Effect
Number of defendants
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants
Reserves for known and incurred but not reported claims
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred but Not Reported (IBNR) Claims, Amount
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Commercial paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
U.S. government and agency securities
US Government Corporations and Agencies Securities [Member]
Municipal bonds
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate bonds
Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
U.S. government and agency securities
Equity securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Short-term investments, amortized cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Short-term investments, unrealized gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Short-term investments, unrealized losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Short-term investments, total estimated fair value
Available-for-sale Securities
Short-term investments, estimated fair value
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Deferred payment obligation, amortized cost
Debt Instrument, Amortized Cost
Debt Instrument, Amortized Cost
Deferred payment obligation, unrealized gains
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Deferred payment obligation, estimated fair value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Future non-cancelable minimum operating lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Less: minimum payments to be received from non-cancelable subleases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
Total future non-cancelable minimum operating lease payments, net
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due, Net
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due, Net
Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Investment Holdings [Table]
Investment Holdings [Table]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Cost Method Investments
Cost Method Investments
Percentage of marketable securities investments maturing within one year
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value, Percentage
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value, Percentage
Percentage of marketable securities investments maturing within one to five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value, Percentage
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value, Percentage
Maturity term within one year (in years)
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Maturity Term
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Maturity Term
Maturity term within one to five years (in years)
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Maturity Term
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Maturity Term
Fair value of loan from syndicate participant
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustments [Table]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustments [Table]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net income
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Pro forma earnings per share - basic (in usd per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Pro forma earnings per share - diluted (in usd per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted