Lena Petrovic
Lena Petrovic

Lena Petrovic

Partner

Palo Alto

Introduction

Lena represents innovative companies in patent prosecution and patent portfolio analysis. 

Lena Petrovic's experience also comprises copyright licensing and trademark, including managing large trademark portfolios. Lena is skilled in computer software and related technology, such as AI and machine learning, fintech, cryptography, interactive entertainment, immersive technology, music, film, and television, and digital media, entertainment, gaming, and sports.

Prior to her legal career, Lena worked at Pixar for 10 years and holds multiple patents for animation methods she developed. Her background gives her a deep understanding of software development that informs her comprehensive counsel to clients. Lena received her M.A. in computer science from Princeton University and her B.S. in computer science and applied mathematics, with honors, from California Institute of Technology. She earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from Santa Clara University School of Law.

Education & credentials

  • Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2014
  • Princeton University, M.A., Computer Science, 2001
  • California Institute of Technology, B.S., Computer Science; Applied Mathematics, with honors, 1997
  • California
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Perkins Coie LLP, Palo Alto, CA, Summer Associate, 2013
  • Pixar Animation Studios, Emeryville, CA, Lead Technical Director, 2001-2011