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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

Mar202017

Copyright, fair use and YouTube

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

When it comes to California residents sharing information on the internet, there are always going to be concerns about copyrights. This is especially true when…

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Mar152017

What cannot be patented?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

If you want to patent an invention or discovery in California, then it helps to understand what cannot be patented. The law is very specific…

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Mar082017

How is internet crime regulated?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

The internet is a huge non-tangible thing that has taken over the world. Even though you are using it in California, you may be looking…

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Feb272017

How can I prevent intellectual property theft?

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Last Modified on May 31, 2023

Fighting intellectual property theft in California is not an easy thing to do. Once your IP has been stolen, it can be difficult to track…

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Feb222017

Important things to keep in mind about trade secrets

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

If you have a business in California, then you might benefit from understanding more about trade secrets, which can be anything from recipes to devices.…

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Feb142017

Copyrights and memes

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Memes are popular all over the internet, especially on social media. California social media users likely repost memes without ever giving a thought to copyright…

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Feb072017

Important points to know about plant patents

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

A plant patent differs quite a bit from a design or utility patent. If you are thinking about filing for one in California, it can…

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Feb012017

How social media is used in law enforcement investigations

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Any information that a person in California puts online becomes public information. Even with security and privacy tools being used, this information is still available…

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Jan252017

Reasons intellectual property theft is getting worse

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Before the internet, it was a little trickier to steal someone else’s intellectual property or get caught doing it. However, nowadays, it is much easier…

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Jan162017

Copyright protection for blogs

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Last Modified on Dec 28, 2023

The internet has brought about many new concerns about intellectual property rights for California residents. One specific area where people may have concerns is over…

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