Seattle Inter Partes Review Attorney
Inter partes review (IPR) is a PTAB proceeding used to challenge the validity of issued patent claims—often in parallel with (or to avoid) federal court litigation. We help companies assess whether an IPR is a strong strategic move, including whether the prior art is compelling, whether the challenged claims are central to the dispute, and how timing affects district court deadlines and leverage.
IPR strategy is rarely “IPR only.” It typically requires coordination with litigation posture, estoppel risk, settlement leverage, technical expert support, and business constraints. We also represent patent owners responding to IPR petitions, including claim defense strategy and coordination with related infringement suits.
Use the chatbot to understand IPR mechanics, leverage, and tradeoffs
If you’re still evaluating your options, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about inter partes review—such as what issues IPR can and cannot address, how petition timing works, common reasons petitions succeed or fail, estoppel effects, and how IPR can change settlement dynamics. The chatbot provides general information only and does not offer case-specific legal advice. When you are ready to discuss your goals and constraints, 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.