Commitments and Contingencies (Details 4) (Incentive Bonuses, Paul Marciano, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012
Incentive Bonuses \| Paul Marciano
Incentive Bonuses
Special cash bonus given to the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman	$ 3.5
Fixed cash rights payment that is a condition for the executive cash bonus		35.0
Aggregate Expense to be accrued through December 2012 related to cash bonus	$ 3.5	$ 2.7

Represents a special cash bonus, in addition to annual incentive opportunities, given to the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman by the entity subject to the receipt of a fixed cash rights payment from one of its licensees.

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