Bellevue Copyright Infringement Attorney & Copyright Lawyer
In the summers, I help run sailboat match racing on Lake Washington under the Bellevue skyline. Working in a competitive, fast-moving environment reinforces the importance of preparation, strategy, and clear decision-making—principles I bring to copyright infringement matters.
If you are searching for a Bellevue, Washington copyright infringement attorney or copyright lawyer, I help clients address unauthorized copying, online misuse, and content disputes before they escalate into costly intellectual property litigation. Whether you believe someone has copied your work without permission, received a DMCA takedown notice, need help submitting or responding to a takedown, or are evaluating enforcement options, I focus on practical, business-oriented solutions.
Copyright infringement disputes often involve questions of fair use, licensing, ownership, and attribution. I work with clients to analyze how their works are being used, evaluate potential defenses, and determine whether disputes can be resolved through a license, permission agreement, or negotiated settlement rather than litigation.
My practice includes pre-suit risk assessment, demand letter strategy, DMCA compliance, evidence development, and litigation planning. The goal is to protect creative assets while minimizing disruption to operations and long-term business goals.
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.
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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.