Powering Innovation Across Utah County & Academic Spin-Outs
Provo, Utah, stands as the southern anchor of the Silicon Slopes tech corridor and regularly leads national rankings for startup formation, tech job growth, and commercial innovation. Nestled against Y Mountain and Rock Canyon, Provo forms the academic and technological heart of Utah County.
The nearby Brigham Young University (BYU) main campus and the BYU Technology Transfer Office generate groundbreaking IP across electrical engineering, semiconductor design, microelectronics, optics, and biomedical hardware. Weber Rosselli & Cannon LLP's Provo office provides local founders, engineering teams, and university spin-outs with direct, partner-led patent prosecution designed to withstand intense venture capital due diligence.
Electrical Engineering & Semiconductor Mastery
Founding Partner Seth Cannon leads our firm's electrical engineering, microelectronics, and software patent prosecution practice from Utah[cite: 3]. Having earned both his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in Electrical Engineering from Brigham Young University in Provo, Mr. Cannon brings deep academic mastery and regional familiarity to Utah County's tech community.
His technical practice encompasses integrated circuit layouts, analog and digital signal processing (DSP), RF microelectronics, optical communications, and Section 101 patent eligibility strategy. Working directly with local hardware inventors from downtown Provo to the Orem tech corridors, Mr. Cannon translates complex engineering blueprints into unassailable USPTO patent claims.
Regional Focus & Academic Connections
Our Provo practice serves as a direct bridge between Utah County's research hubs and global commercial markets:
- BYU Research & Tech Transfer Spin-Outs: Navigating technology transfer licensing, initial provisional filings, and international PCT roadmaps for university-born inventions.
- Silicon Slopes South Tech Corridor: Supporting growth-stage ventures along University Avenue, East Bay Technology Park, and the North Provo business centers.
- Utah Valley University (UVU) Ecosystem: Assisting neighboring Orem and Vineyard hardware startups with Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) clearance opinions.
- VC Due Diligence Preparedness: Structuring patent claims to insulate venture-backed companies prior to Series A and Series B funding rounds.
Transit & Access Directions
Our Provo office is easily accessible to clients commuting throughout Utah Valley and Salt Lake City:
- Via I-15 Highway: Direct access off Interstate 15 via Exit 263 (University Avenue / BYU) or Exit 265 (Center Street)[cite: 3].
- Via FrontRunner Commuter Rail: Located minutes from Provo Central Station, providing direct commuter rail connections northbound to Orem, Lehi, and Salt Lake City Central.
- Local Transit: Connected directly via the Utah Valley Express (UVX) rapid bus corridor connecting downtown Provo with the BYU campus and UVU.