Bellevue Patent Lawyer & Patent Attorney
In the summers, I help run sailboat match racing on Lake Washington under the Bellevue skyline. That experience—working in a technically demanding and highly competitive setting—reflects how I approach patent matters: with preparation, discipline, and strategic focus.
If you are searching for a Bellevue, Washington patent lawyer or patent attorney, I work with inventors, startups, and established businesses on patent protection, enforcement, and defense. Whether you are evaluating patent infringement risks, responding to a patent cease and desist letter, pursuing licensing opportunities, or planning litigation strategy, I help clients make informed, cost-effective decisions.
My practice includes patent validity analysis, freedom-to-operate assessments, portfolio development guidance, licensing negotiations, and coordination of PTAB and court proceedings. I focus on aligning patent strategy with product development and long-term business objectives.
When disputes arise, I assist clients with early case assessment, expert coordination, and evidence development to position matters for efficient resolution, whether through negotiation, administrative review, or litigation.
Get basic patent law guidance before scheduling a consultation
If you’re still evaluating your options, try our custom (experimental) RAG patent chatbot for general, educational information about common patent dispute issues—such as how patent infringement is analyzed, differences between utility and design patents, when a cease and desist letter makes sense, options for defending against infringement claims, and the role of inter partes review (IPR). When you’re ready to discuss your specific facts, risks, and strategy, 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.