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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

Oct122018

What are the four factors of fair use?

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Last Modified on May 31, 2023

in public their unpublished or published works in a fixed medium. However, while you have the right to limit the use of your creative work…

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Oct062018

Apple sued for misappropriation of trade secrets

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

California is home to many technology companies and residents throughout the state use the products created by these companies in their everyday lives. The origin…

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Sep282018

Derivative works and infringement

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

Movies based on novels, paintings based on photographs, even poems that consist entirely of direct transcriptions of newspaper editions: there are many examples of artistic…

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Sep152018

Understanding trade secrets

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

For many California businesses, the need to protect a suite of intellectual property is an everyday reality. While most people think about things like patents,…

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Sep082018

Patent basics

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

With California being a hotbed of innovation, it is not unusual for an individual or a business to consider filing for a patent. However, before…

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Sep032018

Tire company wins trademark suit against bar

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

Companies in California know how important their trademarked names can be. In the modern world fueled by consumer preference and social media, brand identity can…

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Sep012018

How do I perform a trademark search?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Many California companies routinely develop new offerings and want to ensure they can properly protect their assets related to these offerings. If you have developed…

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Aug192018

Disney alleged of copyright infringement

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

Quite often, residents in California are likely to be most used to hearing about large corporations taking strong steps to protect their intellectual property. These…

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Aug162018

What purpose does a logo serve?

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Last Modified on May 30, 2023

As a business owner in California, you might be asking yourself whether or not you actually need a logo. After all, you may not be…

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Aug102018

What are the steps to applying for a patent?

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

As an entrepreneur or business owner living in California, it’s important to be familiar with the patenting process. After all, having a patent for your…

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