Christina Elizabeth Saunders

Christina Elizabeth Saunders

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Park City, UT
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Business, Corporate & Incorporation

401 Main Street, PO BOX #680699, Park City, UT

About Christina

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property 40%

Copyright and trademark registration and filing; licensing agreements including copyright licensing, trademark licensing and SaaS agreements; IP portfolio strategies; IP assignment and sale.

16 years

40%
Business 35%

Contracts, employment law, service agreements, independent contractor agreements, and daily legal affairs as needed as outside general counsel.

16 years

35%
Corporate and Incorporation 25%

Choice of entity, business formation and organization including drafting bylaws, operating agreements, and partnership agreements; capital and financing.

16 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 355-355 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 15 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Utah for 15 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Saunders & Saunders | Attorneys at Law

401 Main Street, PO BOX #680699, Park City, UT, 84068

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Christina Elizabeth Saunders's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lisa | September 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Business

Outstanding Legal Expertise and Support

I’ve had the privilege of working with Christina Saunders as my business attorney for about five years, and she has been an invaluable resource for my small business. After running my first business solo for 10 years, working with her was truly a game changer. Christina’s legal expertise gave me the ...confidence that my decisions were well-informed, that my business was protected, and that every strategy I pursued was in my best interest. Her knowledge of business law is outstanding. I rely on her guidance without hesitation, so much so that when I launched a second business with a partner, she was the first person I consulted. Christina is always my first call when it comes to making important business decisions or navigating challenges, and I’m truly grateful to have her as a trusted advisor.

Posted by Joe | April 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

The best there is

I have worked with Christina Saunders on multiple legal matters (primarily contract disputes and creative/IP licensing agreements) and she she has always been the absolute best attorney I could ask for. She is deeply knowledgeable, kind, courteous, fast, and is above all patient when it comes to exp...laining in detail what I need to understand in each instance where she is working. I always know that I'm in great hands whenever I need to bring Christina in for her assistance and guidance. I highly recommend her services and expertise to anyone.

Posted by Hunter | April 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

Taking a startup from nothing to something special

Christina and her team have been instrumental in helping me launch my startup, Somm Says. From leading our intellectual property strategy to managing specialty counsel to acting as our most trusted advisor, this team has supported us in ways that few other law firms can. Without a doubt, Christina an...d her team come with my highest recommendation.

Posted by Chris Hough | January 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Business

Startup Expert

I have moved my business four times and worked with multiple lawyers across New York, Chicago, Oregon, and lastly Colorado. Christina was my lawyer for my time in Boulder, Colorado, and helped me migrate my company to Nevada. Not only did she have a depth of knowledge of startups' needs and founder s...afety, but she was super responsive, and easy-going on payments. I would enjoy working with her again and would recommend her to all of my startup colleagues.

Posted by Cami | April 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

Critical to our business and long-term success.

You don't know, until you know. Christina stepped in to fight for what belongs to my business and the assets we have created, before I even knew I was losing a critical battle. She foresaw our challenges and proactively helped me to address them. More importantly she helped me to understand why our ...product/s should be protected and how to protect them. Her continued work on our behalf has allowed me to relax and continue building the business, while she works to ensure our long-term protection and success. I am enormously grateful to Christina for her guidance.

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Thomas Walsh

Business lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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David Kerr

Intellectual property lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Robert Hurst

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Will Denham

Intellectual property lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Christina recently taught at the 2014 Rocky Mountain IP and Technology Institute. She clearly knows IP."

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Robert Saunders

Intellectual property lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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!"

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Sara Sharp

Intellectual property lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2011 - Present

Colorado Intellectual Property American Inn of Court

Member

2011 - Present

Colorado Bar Association IP Section

Member

2010 - Present

Utah State Bar

Member

2015 - 2018

Colorado Intellectual Property American Inn of Court

Board of Directors

2014 - 2018

The Gathering Place

Member, Board of Directors

2011 - 2012

Colorado Business Committee for the Arts

Panel 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

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