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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

Jan052018

What is a copyright?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

If you are a California artist, author, composer, photographer, architect, software developer, etc., you should protect your rights to your original works by means of…

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Dec292017

What should you know about trademark dilution?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Business owners in California like you take your line of work very seriously, and reasonably so. When every little thing from your brand name to…

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Dec202017

Do you need a patent?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

If you are an inventor or someone with big ideas, you may have looked into getting a patent, like many other inventors in California. It…

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Dec112017

4 ways to avoid a lawsuit over pictures in your blog

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

For many years, blogging has been a way for people to share their views, tell news stories and be heard by countless others. Some bloggers…

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Dec112017

What are the ways trade secrets can be revealed?

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Last Modified on May 31, 2023

If you have a Californian business that has a trade secret, then you understand the importance of keeping it a secret. Once it is revealed,…

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Nov282017

Trademark enforcement rights and responsibilities

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Many people, including business owners, in California may believe that once they are granted a trademark or a service mark that they never need to…

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Nov222017

What is piracy?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Music piracy is probably something you have heard a lot about in California. However, it can be a confusing topic. You may not be completely…

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Nov142017

Is my tweet protected by copyright?

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Last Modified on May 31, 2023

Californians have seen it happen over and over. Someone tweets something on Twitter and suddenly it goes viral and everyone has seen it. You may…

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Nov102017

When should you get a patent?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Sacramento creators and inventors like you pour plenty of time and effort into your creations. Regardless of what they are, or what you intend to…

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Nov012017

Emoji source of intellectual property dispute

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

California businesses know that their brands can be powerful tools that create market recognition and preference among their customers. In addition to company brands, the…

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