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Dec042019

Maintaining control of a trademark when growing a business

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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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