Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated net loss	$ (3,885)	$ (25,535)	$ (11,664)	$ (33,597)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes of nil:
Unrealized gain on defined benefit plans		18		55
Foreign currency translation adjustment	321	(238)	502	(697)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes of nil	321	(220)	502	(642)
Consolidated comprehensive loss	(3,564)	(25,755)	(11,162)	(34,239)
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(30)	1,312	(9)	1,764
Comprehensive loss attributable to Identiv, Inc. Stockholders´ equity	$ (3,594)	$ (24,443)	$ (11,171)	$ (32,475)