mara8k_feb62015.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2015
 
MARATHON PATENT GROUP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
Nevada
  
000-54652
  
01-0949984
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
  
(Commission File Number)
  
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
11100 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 380
Los Angeles, CA
      
90025
(Address of principal executive offices)
      
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 232-1701
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Copies to:
Harvey J. Kesner, Esq.
61 Broadway, 32nd Floor
New York, New York 10006
Telephone: (212) 930-9700

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ITEM 5.02
DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

Departure of Officer and Director

On February 6, 2015, Mr. John Stetson tendered his resignation from his positions as Secretary, Executive Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors from Marathon Patent Group, Inc. (the “Company”), effective February 6, 2015. The resignation is not in connection with any known disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

ITEM 9.01 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
 
(d)           Exhibits.

The exhibit listed in the following Exhibit Index is filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Exhibit No.
Description
   
99.1
Resignation Letter of Mr. Stetson dated February 6, 2015

 
 
 

SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
Date:  February 11, 2015

 
 
MARATHON PATENT GROUP, INC.
   
By:   
/s/ Francis Knuettel II
  Name:   
Francis Knuettel II
  Title:   
Chief Financial Officer