Atty. Marlia Saunders

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.

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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.

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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 Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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 & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Marlia Saunders's law office located?
Marlia Saunders's law practice is located in Sydney. The firm is Thomsons. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marlia Saunders handle?
Marlia Saunders focuses on real estate, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How can I contact Marlia Saunders for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Marlia Saunders received?
Marlia Saunders's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Defamation and Media Law; Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Defamation and Media Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2027

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