Atty. Marina Portnova

Atty. Marina Portnova

Marina Portnova is a lawyer practicing corporate, intellectual property & patents, the tech group and 2 other areas of law. Marina received a degree from Central Institute of Patent Law, St.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Marina Portnova at a glance

Marina Portnova is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Lowenstein Sandler LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2000). Educated at Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., 1998) and Central Institute of Patent Law, St. Petersburg, Russia (Degree, 1990). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Marina Portnova is a lawyer practicing corporate, intellectual property & patents, the tech group and 2 other areas of law
  • Marina received a degree from Central Institute of Patent Law, St. Petersburg, Russia in 1990, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Marina practices at Lowenstein Sandler LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Marina Portnova's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marina Portnova handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Marina Portnova

Where is Marina Portnova's law office located?
Marina Portnova's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Lowenstein Sandler LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marina Portnova handle?
Marina Portnova focuses on patent, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Marina Portnova practiced law?
Marina Portnova has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Marina Portnova go to law school?
Marina Portnova earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (Degree, 1990).
How can I contact Marina Portnova for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
- 1998
Degree
Central Institute of Patent Law, St. Petersburg, Russia
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2000

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