Seattle Attorney for “Employee Stole Company IP” Disputes
“An employee stole our IP” can describe several different legal problems, and the right approach depends on which one you actually have. We help businesses evaluate situations involving suspected copying of company files, retention of materials after termination, transferring documents to personal accounts, and using proprietary information to compete or solicit customers.
A strong strategy usually starts with narrowing the theory: trade secret misappropriation, breach of confidentiality, breach of duty of loyalty, or contract violations under invention assignment or return-of-property clauses. We work with clients to identify the specific information at issue, map the likely timeline and access points, and choose an approach that is practical and evidence-driven—especially when speed is needed to prevent ongoing harm.
Use the chatbot to clarify what “stolen company IP” means legally
If you are still sorting out your options, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about “employee stole company IP” scenarios—such as how courts distinguish trade secrets from ordinary workplace knowledge, what contract terms commonly matter, typical warning signs and evidence issues, and the range of remedies from negotiated return/assurances to litigation and injunctions. The chatbot provides general information only and does not offer case-specific legal advice. When you are ready to discuss your situation, 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.