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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

May092019

Why is it so hard to protect IP on the internet?

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Last Modified on Dec 13, 2023

Californian entrepreneurs and business owners like you have a much wider audience now than anyone who came before. The age of the internet has brought…

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May062019

Can trademark infringement jeopardize your business?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

When starting a small business, you may have designed a logo, brand or symbol to represent your company. You may have registered your trademark with…

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Apr302019

Fan fiction often violates copyrights

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

Writing fan fiction is a popular hobby in California and most other areas of the country. While many writers create fan stories for personal enjoyment,…

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Apr162019

Why are trade secrets so valuable?

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Last Modified on Dec 28, 2023

If you own a business in California, you may have something very valuable within your organization that qualifies as a trade secret. If you do,…

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Apr102019

Copyrights prevent some Netflix customers from streaming

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

For years, Netflix has built up its reputation as a purveyor of streaming entertainment. While most of its customers in California and around the country…

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Apr032019

What is a work made for hire?

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Last Modified on May 21, 2024

Ordinarily, if you create an original work of authorship in California and fix it in a tangible medium of expression, you automatically hold the copyright…

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Mar312019

Why might you lose your right to a patent?

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the Office must use the same standards of patentability in the examination of every claim regardless of…

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Mar242019

How can I identify a phishing email?

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2023

On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Mar 24, 2019 | Internet According to Webroot, a phishing attack involves sending a seemingly legitimate…

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Mar162019

IP battle between tech giants continues

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Last Modified on Dec 28, 2023

Companies in California who need to guard their intellectual property can often learn a lot about this topic by watching the activities of other businesses.…

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Mar062019

Understanding the “fair use” doctrine

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Last Modified on May 29, 2023

As a California resident who has the rights to a certain copyrighted work, you may have obtained the copyright in an attempt to prevent others…

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