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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

Anatomy of a Patent [Updated] – All You Need to Know

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Last Modified on Jan 24, 2025

When it comes to inventions, one of the most common ways to protect them is through a patent. A patent gives exclusive rights to the…

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Jun252020

Copyright law issues plague YouTubers

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

YouTubers have the luxury of working from anywhere, and many live here in California. One of the risks they take when uploading content to the…

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Jun172020

Protecting trade secrets from current and departing employees

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

Many companies here in California and elsewhere rely on their intellectual property to keep their edge in their chosen markets. Even when they have patents,…

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Jun102020

Apple’s new patent could help bring people closer together

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

In recent years, technology has brought people together like never before. Someone living here in California can easily see and talk to someone living across…

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Jun032020

Photo agency sues Justin Bieber over use of copyrighted pictures

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

The success of California businesses is often built on their copyrighted materials. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to protect that material from unauthorized use.…

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May282020

Resolving technology law disputes through mediation

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

Computers, electronics and smartphones have revolutionized the way people live and work. As California entrepreneurs know, the technologies involved are worth a great deal of…

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May212020

The internet is a place ripe with intellectual property issues

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Now more than ever, being online is an important part of life. Many here in California and elsewhere rely on e-commerce to get the goods…

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May132020

Ford Motor Company faces copyright law claim

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

Like most people across the country, California residents find television and radio advertisements annoying, especially when the music associated with them gets stuck in their…

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May072020

PureCircle files patent law claim against stevia competitor

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Last Modified on Feb 15, 2024

The food industry is big business. Many companies in California and elsewhere have patents on their products, and it stands to reason they want to…

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Apr292020

Recent copyright law claim against Billy Joel not about music

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

Billy Joel is best known for his music. Over the years, he earned the nickname, the “Piano Man,” and has worked in the industry for…

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