Seattle Copyright Litigation Attorney
Copyright litigation is federal court litigation—procedurally demanding and often evidence-intensive. We represent plaintiffs and defendants in disputes involving unauthorized copying, distribution, public display, and derivative works, including cases that begin with takedown activity, cease-and-desist letters, or breakdowns in licensing negotiations.
Effective strategy usually depends on early case triage: registration status and timing, proof of copying (access + substantial similarity), scope of any license, fair use risk, and damages exposure. We help clients evaluate when to push for early resolution, when to pursue targeted discovery, and when injunctive relief or dispositive motion practice is realistic.
Use the chatbot to understand copyright lawsuit stages and leverage points
If you’re still evaluating your options, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about copyright litigation—such as pre-suit requirements and registration timing, typical pleadings and defenses, discovery and evidence issues, damages categories, and settlement leverage considerations. The chatbot provides general information only and does not offer case-specific legal advice. When you are ready to discuss your case posture and objectives, 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.