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Income Taxes Valuation allowance (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Capital loss carryforwards, valuation allowance $ 1,562actg_Capitallosscarryforwardsvaluationallowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance 1,281us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwardsValuationAllowance
Foreign tax credits, valuation allowance 4,405actg_Foreigntaxcreditsvaluationallowance
Unrealized losses on short-term investments and other deferred tax assets, valuation allowance 337actg_Unrealizedlossesonshortterminvestmentsandotherdeferredtaxassetsvaluationallowance
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance $ 7,585us-gaap_ValuationAllowancesAndReservesBalance