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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

Feb132020

Trade secrets are at the center of Hershey litigation

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

For businesses here in Sacramento and elsewhere to remain competitive in the market, it is often necessary to closely guard some, if not all, aspects…

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Feb052020

The downside of copyright law: not everything is protected

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Business owners, authors, musicians and others who create books, music and other written works ought to consider protecting them as often as possible. Many people…

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Jan302020

Don’t give away too much when applying for a patent

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

Protecting intellectual property is a priority for many Sacramento inventors. Applying for a patent provides protections and benefits to them they would not otherwise have.…

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Jan222020

Understanding royalties in intellectual property litigation

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

After working hard to create or invent something, a California entrepreneur will want to protect it. This will most likely require obtaining a patent, trademark…

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Jan152020

New year starts with lawsuits over using photos on the internet

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

An increasing number of individuals and companies find themselves facing lawsuits for copyright infringement for using photographs owned by someone else. Even broadcasting companies such…

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Jan082020

Patent law dispute arises over inflatable heart

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

California inventors often find inspiration from other people’s products. Perhaps they find a way to improve upon a design or make one of their own…

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Jan012020

Would trade secrets or patents provide the better protection?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Often, a California company’s intellectual property gives it the market edge needed in order to become a success. Protecting that property becomes a crucial task…

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Dec242019

Copyright law claims filed against Spotify once again

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Last Modified on May 30, 2023

This is the digital age, and many people here in California and elsewhere prefer to purchase, view and store their entertainment electronically. For this reason,…

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Dec172019

Creating a mediation statement in a patent law dispute

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

For many reasons, it would more than likely be advantageous for parties to a dispute to stay out of a California courtroom. If that is…

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Dec122019

Not paying royalties may lead to intellectual property litigation

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

Just because a California individual or business owns a patent, copyright or trademark, it does not mean that no one else can use the item…

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