Qurate Retail, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details)

Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense for intangible assets with finite useful lives	$ 490	$ 426	$ 422
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	5,523	5,481
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(3,314)	(2,886)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	2,209	2,595
Distribution Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	2,305	2,313
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(1,391)	(1,233)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	914	1,080
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	2,618	2,597
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(1,535)	(1,333)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	1,083	1,264
Other [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	600	571
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(388)	(320)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 212	$ 251

- Definition

Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. The aggregate gross carrying amount (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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