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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

Dec042019

Maintaining control of a trademark when growing a business

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

While some Sacramento small business owners are content with one shop, many others are not. They intend to grow their business and perhaps even begin…

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Nov272019

Did BMW violate patent law with regard to its hybrid engine?

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Last Modified on May 31, 2023

When a Sacramento inventor wants to market an invention, it may become necessary to share certain details with prospective customers or clients. During these meetings,…

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Nov202019

Protecting trade secrets may require going to court

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Keeping proprietary information within the company can present a challenge to Sacramento business owners. Every time an employee leaves, whether voluntarily or otherwise, steps need…

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Nov132019

Patent law claim leads to verdict in favor of USAA

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Protecting intellectual property can feel like a full time job for companies here in California and elsewhere. For those with patents for a product that…

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Nov062019

Using the internet could result in copyright infringement claims

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

When hearing about copyright infringement claims, it is only natural for individuals here in California to think of companies and celebrities facing these issues right…

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Oct272019

Did Jennifer Lopez violate copyright law? Some paparazzi say yes

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

Taking pictures of celebrities and other famous people is a full-time job for some people. The pictures they take can be worth quite a bit…

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Oct232019

Some companies seem to blatantly commit patent infringement

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

One of the primary reasons for taking measures to protect intellectual property is to make sure no one else profits from the ideas of inventors…

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Oct162019

YouTubers could face blackmail re copyright infringement

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

The internet now provides a steady income for many people in California and across the country. Just a decade or so ago, no one would…

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Oct112019

How can you protect trade secrets?

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

As a California business owner, you likely have a trade secret or two to protect. We at Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP, are here to…

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Oct022019

California appeals court takes unusual step in copyright case

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Last Modified on May 30, 2023

Five years ago, the trustee of the estate of a 1960s rock musician filed a lawsuit against members of the band Led Zeppelin, stating that…

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