Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Mar. 15, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Document And Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name Marathon Patent Group, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001507605    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer? No    
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer? No    
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Entity Public Float     $ 37.6
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   19,302,472  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016