Marathon Patent Group (NASDAQ: MARA) is focused on the acquisition and monetization of patents. The company acquires patents and patent rights from various patent owners ranging from individual inventors to Fortune 500 companies. The company monetizes patents and patent rights by entering in to license discussions, and settlement and license agreements. As of the end of 2014 MARA owned 378 patents and patent rights, and 22 patent applications in various technologies and markets. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.marathonpg.com.