Seattle Trademark Dispute Attorney
Trademark disputes often start as business friction: a competitor adopts a similar name, customers become confused, or a marketplace listing triggers complaints. We help clients navigate trademark disputes with a practical focus—whether you need to stop infringing use, defend your brand against overreaching claims, or negotiate boundaries that let both sides operate without ongoing conflict.
The right strategy depends on the strength of the mark, how each side is using it, and the real-world marketplace context (channels, geography, product overlap, and consumer perception). We help clients evaluate leverage, choose escalation steps wisely, and pursue efficient resolution—through correspondence, negotiated agreements, TTAB proceedings, or litigation when warranted.
Use the chatbot to understand dispute pathways, TTAB vs. court, and common leverage points
If you’re still evaluating next steps, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about trademark disputes—such as likelihood-of-confusion factors, common-law rights versus registration, options for coexistence agreements, and when TTAB proceedings or federal litigation may be appropriate. 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.