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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

Jan102017

How to maintain your DMCA safe harbor protection

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Last Modified on May 30, 2023

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act protects online service providers, such as YouTube, in California and the rest of the country from being held liable for…

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Jan032017

What happens in a copyright infringement case?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

When you have created and published a piece of work in California, you then hold the copyright to it. This affords you some protection against…

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Dec212016

What does patent pending mean?

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Last Modified on May 30, 2023

You may have seen the words “patent pending” on products you have bought in California. This is an official notice that the inventor of the…

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Dec132016

How to recognize misappropriation

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Last Modified on May 31, 2023

Most business owners in California have worked hard to start a company, acquire new customers and build a brand, but what happens when the foundation…

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Dec082016

Judge rules that copyright was infringed by “Jersey Boys”

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

Without creativity, the world would be a boring place but it is important for people in Sacramento to make sure they are not encroaching on…

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Nov292016

Spam laws in California

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Last Modified on Dec 28, 2023

Spam is when someone sends an email to a person who has not asked to receive it and who has no established relationship with the…

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Nov212016

What is the difference between a utility and design patent?

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

If you are seeking a patent in California, you will have to first decide what type of patent to pursue. While this may seem easy,…

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Nov162016

What you should know about copyrights and fair use

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

Copyright is something that California residents need to be aware of when doing things like creating websites, teaching classes or developing any materials to share…

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Nov092016

The dangers of letting prescription drug patents expire

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

California prescription drug companies have to protect their drug inventions from competitors in order to be able to make a profit from them. There are…

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Nov022016

How is it determined if something is a trade secret?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

As a business owner in California, your trade secrets are protected intellectual property just like trademarks, copyrights and patents. However, identifying one can be much…

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