| Cover | Jul. 27, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 27, 2022 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity File Number | 33-18099-NY |
| Entity Registrant Name | QUEST PATENT RESEARCH CORPORATION |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000824416 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 11-2873662 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 411 Theodore Fremd Ave. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 206S |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Rye |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10580-1411 |
| City Area Code | 888 |
| Local Phone Number | 743-7577 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
