Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Net Loss, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (40,921)	$ 777	$ (50,818)	$ (12,775)
Unrealized gain (loss) on short-term investments, net of tax of $0	26	(119)	26	(262)
Unrealized loss on foreign currency translation, net of tax of $0	(48)	(113)	(4)	(141)
Reclassification adjustment for income (losses) included in net loss	(1)	259	22	343
Total other comprehensive loss	(40,944)	804	(50,774)	(12,835)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(348)	4,463	(280)	4,041
Comprehensive loss attributable to Acacia Research Corporation	$ (40,596)	$ (3,659)	$ (50,494)	$ (16,876)