Seattle Online Copyright Infringement Attorney
Online copyright disputes move fast: content reposts, marketplace listings, social media “creatives,” and website copying can spread before you even see it. We help creators and businesses address suspected online copyright infringement, including strategy for takedowns, preservation of proof, and escalation decisions when informal resolution fails.
Many online cases turn on threshold questions—who owns the work, whether a license exists, whether the use is transformative or commercial, and whether the accused party is actually the uploader. We focus on practical, evidence-driven steps that fit the platform (DMCA vs. internal reporting), the client’s goals (removal vs. recovery), and the economics of enforcement.
Use the chatbot to understand online infringement, fair use, and takedown strategy
If you’re still evaluating next steps, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about online copyright disputes—such as common infringement fact patterns, how fair use is typically analyzed in online contexts, what DMCA notices and counter-notices do procedurally, and what information to preserve early (URLs, timestamps, analytics, and licensing records). The chatbot provides general information only and does not offer case-specific legal advice. When you are ready to discuss strategy for your specific 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.