Practice Overview & Advanced Technology Prosecution
Seth Cannon is a Founding Partner at Weber Rosselli & Cannon LLP, recognized for his expertise in domestic and international patent prosecution, IP portfolio development, and federal litigation defense. With a background spanning both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering, Mr. Cannon brings exceptional technical capability to complex hardware, semiconductor, and software innovations.
Mr. Cannon counsels technology companies through every stage of growth—from seed-stage ventures protecting initial core IP to global enterprises navigating cross-border filing strategies. His practice encompasses a wide spectrum of advanced disciplines, including analog and digital circuits, control systems, digital signal processing (DSP), optics, nanotechnology, wireless telecommunications, and computer architecture.
International Patent Strategy & Cross-Border Filings
For high-growth hardware and semiconductor manufacturers, securing protection solely in the United States is rarely sufficient. Supply chains, fabrication plants, and key consumer markets are distributed globally. Mr. Cannon leads international filing strategies, leveraging the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), European Patent Office (EPO), and foreign associate networks in key Asian and European jurisdictions.
By designing claims that satisfy differing global standards—such as European inventive step requirements and USPTO eligibility guidelines under 35 U.S.C. 101—Mr. Cannon ensures client portfolios maintain consistent strength regardless of geographical jurisdiction.
"Advanced technologies like semiconductors and DSP demand more than superficial understanding. A patent attorney must understand the underlying physics and signal mathematics to claim what truly makes the technology novel."
Litigation, Validity Studies, and Trade Secret Defense
Beyond patent prosecution, Seth Cannon possesses extensive experience in adversarial proceedings, including patent infringement litigation and trade secret disputes. Admitted to practice before federal district courts in both New York and Massachusetts, Mr. Cannon brings trial-ready insight to non-litigated portfolio development.
He routinely conducts validity studies, prior art searches, and infringement analyses for clients facing aggressive market competitors. During due diligence investigations prior to commercial licensing or corporate acquisition, Mr. Cannon evaluates whether target portfolios are vulnerable to invalidation challenges or inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
Electrical Engineering Mastery
Mr. Cannon earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from Brigham Young University prior to completing his Juris Doctor at Case Western Reserve University Law School. This graduate-level education provided him with deep technical expertise in electromagnetic field theory, semiconductor fabrication, microelectronics, and advanced algorithmic processing.
This academic rigour enables Mr. Cannon to interface effortlessly with chief technical officers, research scientists, and hardware engineering leaders, transforming highly abstract mathematical and physical concepts into broad, bulletproof legal claims.
Comprehensive Technical Coverage Areas
- Semiconductors & Nanotechnology: Microprocessor layout, memory cell architectures, and material fabrication.
- Digital Signal Processing & Optics: Wireless protocols, image processing algorithms, and optical sensors.
- Electromechanical & Control Systems: Robotics, autonomous vehicular controls, and industrial automation.
- Litigation & Validity Studies: Federal court litigation, trade secret defense, and invalidity opinions.