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Glenn W. Peterson

Glenn W. Peterson has been a managing partner at Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP since 2005, based in Roseville, California. He focuses his practice on business law, litigation, real estate, employment law, and intellectual property matters. Mr. Peterson has been licensed to practice law in California since 1986 and brings decades of experience advising individuals and businesses. He earned his Jur.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law. Mr. Peterson is known for practical guidance and steady representation across complex legal issues.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Glenn W. Peterson

Dec172018

What does and does not a copyright protect?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

A copyright is a form of protection that safeguards original works of authorship including dramatic, literary, artistic and musical works. Such works may include but…

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Dec162018

Net neutrality classification extended to SMS

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Last Modified on May 31, 2023

The legal battle over net neutrality is something that most people in California have been well aware of during the past year. The state of…

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Dec042018

Patent essentials

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Inventors and entrepreneurs in California have good reason to want to protect their businesses from unnecessary or unfair competition. In some cases, the way to…

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Nov302018

Intel sues former employee it claims stole IP

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Last Modified on May 31, 2023

Anyone in Sacramento who might dismiss an intellectual property lawsuit as being frivolous litigation does not understand the impact that IP can have. Should an…

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Nov182018

International protection for intellectual property

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Many businesses in California whether small or large routinely do business in countries outside of the United States. This naturally gives rise to concerns that…

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Nov152018

What to include in a nondisclosure agreement

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Last Modified on May 31, 2023

When you hire someone to work for your California business, chances are, you do so because you find this person trustworthy, capable and credible. Regrettably,…

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Nov062018

How can I protect my social media from hackers?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

It seems there are often reports about social media accounts being hacked. When hackers gain access to your social media account, they are able to…

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Oct302018

Does copyright protection last forever?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

As a California copyright holder, you have the right to prevent others from using your work without your permission. However, you may not be aware…

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Oct192018

How can I protect my intellectual property?

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Last Modified on May 31, 2023

As a business owner in California, you probably know how valuable intellectual property truly is. That’s why it’s vital to take the proper steps to…

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Oct192018

Trade secret misappropriation claims in California

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Last Modified on May 30, 2023

In a general sense, trade secret misappropriation is the improper use or disclosure of information that a company has dedicated a significant amount of time…

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