$ 355-355 per hour
Christina Elizabeth Saunders
About Christina
Biography
I am a partner at Saunders & Saunders. I have built my practice around my life passions which include intellectual property, business and corporate law, with special emphasis on startup companies, and the art and entertainment industries.
I advise my clients on their intellectual property, including copyright, trademark, and trade secret issues. I have experience in negotiating, obtaining, registering, transferring, licensing and commercializing upon intellectual property assets for my clients. As part of my IP practice, I also have significant defense experience in mass BitTorrent protocol lawsuits, where I have defended dozens of individuals and businesses faced with copyright lawsuits involving the download of online content.
I am also passionate about entrepreneurship, and provide counsel on a variety of general corporate and business issues for both startup companies and established businesses. In addition to helping build and manage corporate IP portfolios, I advise startup companies and small businesses through entity formation, organization, operation, and dissolution or sales, and provides ongoing general corporate support to established businesses.
I am well versed in the particular legal and business issues concerning creatives and creative enterprises. I provide business services to those in and around the creative industries, and assists creatives protect, commercialize upon, and defend their artistic works.
While not in the office, I devote much of my free time to the Denver community through volunteering, pro bono, and non-profit work. I have served as Chair on the Board of Directors for The Gathering Place. I have also served on the Board of the Colorado IP American Inns of Court, where I Chaired Programming Committee, and Community Outreach Committee. I am currently a volunteer ski patroller at Loveland Ski Area.
I hold a Bachelors in Arts, cum laude, from Bates College in English and Art History, and a J.D. from the University of Utah
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 15 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Utah for 15 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Saunders & Saunders | Attorneys at Law
401 Main Street, PO BOX #680699, Park City, UT, 84068
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by DF | March 23, 2015 | Business
There is a reason why I keep referring Christina to everyone.
I have known and worked with Christina for a couple years now for our startup. She always goes out of her way to be diligent, keep us informed about potential risks, and present us with a host of options and advice when we meet legal hurdles. In particular, she has done an impeccable job in filing an...
Posted by Megan | April 03, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements
Highest Recommendation for Christina Saunders
For over three years I have had the pleasure of retaining Ms. Saunders to assist me in the negotiation of multiple, complex business contracts as well as copyright and trademark licensing agreements. I am continually impressed by her dedication, extensive knowledge and competency. Ms. Saunders repea...
Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Could not have asked for anything more
Christina was very knowledgeable and took the time to ensure we were well informed on all the ins and outs of our case. She did a great job in our settlement negotiation.
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2013
Honest and Understanable
She will very carefully explain everything to you and works with you as an equal, wants to make sure you understand all sides of the issues.
Christina Elizabeth Saunders's Lawyer Endorsements
"In the four years that I have known Christina, I have watched her build a successful law practice based on her hard work, intelligence, and dedication to providing quality service to her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Christina for anyone seeking counsel on business formation, copyright or general business legal matters."
"I have worked with Christina on a number of cases and found her to be a thoughtful and aggressive attorney with a great command of the nuances of intellectual property law. She has been an excellent sounding board to help push the boundaries of the law and seek creative solutions for my clients. I respect her legal and business opinions immensely. One aspect of her practice that I greatly admire is her knowledge and experience blending the creative arts within the framework of intellectual property law. I believe that there is no higher endorsement that I could give than to say that I have in the past, and will continue to refer my own clients and contacts to Christina for help with their specialized legal needs."
"I have known Christina personally and professionally for over 5 years. She is a passionate, motivated, and skilled contracts and intellectual property attorney. Moreover, Christina has exceptional interpersonal communication skills which allows her to convey the most complex factual and legal issues to a judge, jury, or 3rd party business associate. These qualities have served her well in the courtroom and at the negotiation table. In addition to her legal abilities, Christina is a loyal and generous friend. I recommend to anyone that needs help with a sophisticated contract or legal matter seek Christina’s counsel."
"Christina recently taught at the 2014 Rocky Mountain IP and Technology Institute. She clearly knows IP."
"Christina is one of the most knowledgeable intellectual property attorneys I know. In my practice, I routinely have questions regarding the transfer of trade-names and trademarks as part of the sale of a business. Whenever those questions arise, I call Christina; the advise is also spot-on!"
"Christina is very intelligent, motivated and sharp. She is a well-known fixture in the Denver IP community and an absolute rising star."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Top 25 Young Professionals in Colorado, ColoradoBiz Magazine
Work Experience
2018 - 2021
Partner, SK&S Law Group
2013 - 2018
Partner, Sparkman + Foote LLP
2011 - 2015
Principal/Attorney, Nouveau Law LLC
Associations
2011 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Colorado Intellectual Property American Inn of CourtMember
2011 - Present
Colorado Bar Association IP SectionMember
2010 - Present
Utah State BarMember
2015 - 2018
Colorado Intellectual Property American Inn of CourtBoard of Directors
2014 - 2018
The Gathering PlaceMember, Board of Directors
2011 - 2012
Colorado Business Committee for the ArtsPanel Member, Volunteer
Education
2009
University of Utah
J.D.
2006
Bates College
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2014
University of Denver
The Business of Art: A Primer on the Business of Being an Artist
2014
Under the Bridge: The Anatomy of Copyright Trolling Lawsuits
Copyright Law
2014
Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property and Technology Institute
Predatory Copyright Enforcement
2013
ZAPP® Symposium — Imitation vs. Inspiration: Appropriation, Credit and Copyright in the Digital Age
Imitation vs. Inspiration: Appropriation, Credit and Copyright in the Digital Age
2013
University of Denver
The Business of Art
2013
The Business of Art: Contracting Fundamentals for Artists
Contracting for Artists
2013
IP Society Copyright Panel
Copyright
2013
Hot Topic Series
Hot Topics: Intellectual Property
2013
Colorado IP American Inn of Court
IP Rights Enforcement: An Overview of Counterfeiting and Piracy
2013
Colorado Intellectual Property American Inn of Court
The Facts on Fakes: An Overview of Counterfeiting and Piracy
2013
CO IP American Inn of Court
IP Rights Enforcement: An Overview of Counterfeiting and Piracy
2012
University of Denver
Being and Artist Doesn’t Mean Starving: The Business of Art
2012
Growing Your Creative Business Series
Growing your Creative Business: Nuts and Bolts of Intellectual Property Law
Publications
2020
Colorado Bar Association - The Colorado Lawyer
Can Entrepreneurial Principles Make You a Better Lawyer?
2014
Colorado Bar Association
Preventing Legal Malpractice 2014: Tends in Legal Malpractice, Statutes, and Rules
2012
The Colorado Lawyer
Incidental and Intentional Uses of Trademarks and Service Marks in Artwork
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers