Seattle DMCA Counter-Notice Attorney
If your content was removed after a DMCA takedown, the counter-notice process can restore it—but it also carries real legal risk. We help creators, businesses, and online sellers evaluate whether a counter-notice is appropriate, how to frame it correctly, and what the likely next step will be if the claimant escalates to federal court.
Counter-notices are not just “forms.” They function as a trigger that can force a rights holder to either file suit within the statutory window or allow the platform to reinstate content. That means the right strategy depends on the underlying copyright issues (ownership, authorization, licensing), and defenses such as fair use—plus practical questions like business disruption, platform policy, and how likely litigation is in the real world.
Use the chatbot to understand DMCA counter-notice risk and process
If you’re still evaluating your options, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about DMCA counter-notices—such as what a counter-notice does procedurally, common pitfalls that increase litigation risk, how fair use and licensing issues affect strategy, and how platforms typically handle restoration timelines. The chatbot provides general information only and does not offer case-specific legal advice. When you are ready to discuss your specific facts 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.