Seattle Utility Patent Infringement Attorney
Utility patent disputes are technical and claim-driven. Whether you are enforcing a patent or responding to an accusation, the outcome often turns on what the claims actually cover and how the accused product or process operates. We help clients evaluate utility patent infringement issues with a focus on early clarity, practical risk management, and business-aligned strategy.
Many cases depend on claim construction posture, prior art strength, and whether a design-around or license makes more sense than litigation. We also coordinate strategy with PTAB options (including inter partes review) when appropriate, and with customer/indemnity considerations that can drive real-world leverage.
Use the chatbot to understand utility patent infringement and defenses
If you’re still evaluating next steps, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about utility patent disputes—such as how infringement is analyzed claim-by-claim, common invalidity defenses based on prior art, the difference between utility and design patents, and how PTAB proceedings can affect settlement and litigation posture. 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.