Seattle Design Patent Infringement Attorney
Design patent disputes focus on how a product looks—its ornamental appearance—rather than how it works. We represent companies and designers in design patent enforcement and defense, including cases where product configuration, packaging, or visual features drive consumer recognition and competitive advantage.
Because design patents are defined primarily by drawings, the critical issues often include scope of the claimed design, functionality limitations, and how an “ordinary observer” would compare the accused product to the patented design in context. We help clients evaluate these issues early, build strong evidentiary presentations, and pursue efficient resolutions, including licensing, settlement, or litigation when necessary.
Use the chatbot to understand design patent scope, infringement tests, and remedies
If you are still evaluating your options, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about design patent infringement—such as how design patents differ from utility patents, how infringement is commonly analyzed, functionality limits, prior art considerations, and potential remedies including injunctions and profit recovery. The chatbot provides general information only and does not offer case-specific legal advice. When you are ready to discuss your product 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.
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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.