Atty. Marlia Saunders
Marlia is an experienced media/entertainment, intellectual property and privacy lawyer who has extensive top-tier law firm expertise and a unique client perspective after working as a senior in-house lawyer for many years. She was the Senior Litigation Counsel at News Corp Australia for four years, and previously worked at a top-tier international firm for 13 years where she acted for and advised most of Australia’s major media organisations, social media and streaming platforms, large corporates and government bodies.
Profile Summary
About Marlia Saunders at a glance
Marlia Saunders is a real estate, ip, and entertainment attorney, practicing at Thomsons. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Defamation and Media Law (2027) and Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2027). Serands clients in Sydney and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Marlia is an experienced media/entertainment, intellectual property and privacy lawyer who has extensive top-tier law firm expertise and a unique client perspective after working as a senior in-house lawyer for many years
- She was the Senior Litigation Counsel at News Corp Australia for four years, and previously worked at a top-tier international firm for 13 years where she acted for and advised most of Australia’s major media organisations, social media and streaming platforms, large corporates and government bodies
- Marlia specialises in defamation, contempt of court, suppression orders, freedom of information and court access applications, confidential information claims, prepublication advice, copyright, consumer law and privacy matters
- She has acted in a large number of high profile media and intellectual property disputes
- advised on sponsorship, production and licensing deals
- and given prepublication advice in relation to newspaper and online articles, television programs, podcasts and marketing/advertising materials
- She is respected for her deep understanding of the issues facing media clients, as well as the commercial outlook she brings to engaging with clients and addressing their needs
- Marlia is passionate about the media and its role in a healthy democracy
- She is a member of industry bodies that aim to educate and lobby for regulatory reform on issues affecting the sector
Practice Areas Explained
Marlia Saunders's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marlia Saunders handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Marlia Saunders is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Marlia Saunders is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Marlia Saunders is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys →
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Marlia Saunders
Where is Marlia Saunders's law office located?
What practice areas does Marlia Saunders handle?
How can I contact Marlia Saunders for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Marlia Saunders received?
Practice Areas
Awards
Reviews
No reviews yet.