EXHIBIT 23.1


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption, "Experts", and to the
use of our report dated May 19, 2004 (except Note 1, as to which the date is
July 30, 2004) in the Registration Statement on Form S-1 and related Prospectus
of National Patent Development Corporation dated August 25, 2004.




Eisner LLP

New York, New York
August 25, 2004