Bainbridge Island Copyright Lawyer & Copyright Attorney
I regularly visit Bainbridge Island by sail, including time at the Seattle Yacht Club outstations in Eagle Harbor and Port Madison. Spending time in these waterfront communities reinforces how closely local businesses and creative work are tied to reputation.
If you are searching for a Bainbridge Island, Washington copyright lawyer or copyright attorney, I work with creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses on the full range of copyright issues, from registration and licensing to enforcement and defense. Whether you are responding to an infringement claim, evaluating potential exposure, or planning how to protect original content, I help clients make informed, cost-effective decisions.
Copyright disputes frequently involve questions of ownership, authorship, licensing scope, digital distribution, and fair use. I assist clients in reviewing contracts and creative histories, assessing risk, and developing strategies that support both legal protection and business objectives.
My practice includes copyright clearance, registration guidance, DMCA compliance, dispute resolution, and litigation planning. Where possible, I focus on resolving conflicts through negotiation or structured agreements before formal litigation becomes necessary.
Get basic copyright law guidance before scheduling a consultation
If you’re still evaluating your options, try our custom (experimental) RAG copyright chatbot for general, educational information about common copyright issues—such as what qualifies as copyrightable subject matter, how fair use is commonly analyzed, ownership and authorship questions, licensing and permission considerations, and DMCA takedown and counter-notice procedures. When you’re ready to discuss your specific facts, risks, and goals, you can schedule a meeting with Mitchell.
About Mitchell
Mitchell D. West is a litigation attorney with Lowe Graham Jones PLLC, combining expertise in litigation with a deep understanding of Seattle’s startup ecosystem. Mitchell has collaborated with innovative companies in software development, digital assets, decentralized physical infastructure, and legal technology.
Mitchell has represented clients in a range of sophisticated disputes, including trade secret litigation involving silicon-carbon anode technology, patent cases spanning plant varieties to thermoforming products, high-stakes business divorces, and trademark disputes resolved through strategic negotiation. While specializing in litigation, Mitchell also advises emerging technology companies on legal challenges to avoid disputes and ensures they succeed when litigation arises.
As part of his commitment to leveraging technology in legal practice, Mitchell developed Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) chatbots trained on a curated set of legal documents he has developed and relies on in his day-to-day practice.The RAG chatbot is hosted on a hybrid decentralized cloud platform that Mitchell actively contributes to.
Learn more about Mitchell at Lowe Graham Jones PLLC.
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Education:
- J.D., Washington University School of Law (Washington University in St. Louis)
- B.A., Quantitative Economics and Political Science, Indiana University
Bar Admissions:
- U.S. District Courts: Western and Eastern Districts of Washington
- 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
- All Washington State Courts
Memberships:
- Seattle IP Inn of Court
- Seattle Yacht Club
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or are interested in having a custom RAG chatbot developed for your website, you can reach Mitchell directly by email at west@lowegrahamjones.com or using the form below.