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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

Jul202019

New copyright claim changes introduced by YouTube

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

Many people in California have at a minimum viewed a video on YouTube at least once. It is almost impossible to avoid having a video…

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Jul072019

Musicians’ ownership of their work a challenge

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

People in California may be aware that copyrights are the legal way of protection an artistic work from being used or promoted by someone other…

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Jul012019

What is a trademark?

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Last Modified on Dec 28, 2023

The primary goal of your business or organization is to make your mark within your local industry in Sacramento. While such a phrase is typically…

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Jun302019

Cannabis industry grappling with new patents

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

To some people across the nation, the legalization of marijuana for recreational use might only make them think about using the substance, others know that…

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Jun242019

Understanding plant patents

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Many in Sacramento might think that your work in botany or horticulture might preclude you from ever having to worry about patent law. Yet if…

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Jun082019

Major retailer sued by NBA star over logo

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Last Modified on May 31, 2023

California businesses or individuals who hold intellectual property know how important protecting those assets can be to their future and to other entities with whom…

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Jun062019

Game show news leak could involve legal consequences

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

A 35-year-old sports gambler won over $2 million during a 33-game streak on the quiz show “Jeopardy!” Earlier this week, an episode of the popular…

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May272019

Lawsuit involves mutual accusations of trade secret theft

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

A highly skilled worker for a technology company leaves to start a new, competing business. The former employer sues the one-time employee, now competitor, for…

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May242019

Comic book cover draws ire of California-based publisher

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Last Modified on May 31, 2023

California-based DC Comics has been publishing comic books and graphic novels featuring the character Wonder Woman for over 70 years. In the interest of protecting…

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May222019

Can I pass my patent to my heirs?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

If you work hard enough on an invention that you secure a patent for it, then you obviously want to protect it at all costs.…

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