Sending a DMCA Takedown Notice
If you find your copyrighted work posted online without permission, the DMCA takedown process can be an efficient way to request removal—especially for web hosts, platforms, and marketplaces that follow notice-and-takedown procedures. We help rights holders decide when a DMCA notice is the right tool, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to handle counter-notices and repeat infringement issues.
A strong approach typically starts with fundamentals: confirming ownership, identifying the correct URLs and service provider, preserving proof before content changes, and understanding whether licensing or fair use arguments are likely to be raised in response. We also advise on alternatives where a DMCA notice is not the best fit, such as negotiated permissions or escalation to litigation in persistent cases.
Use the chatbot to understand DMCA notice requirements and practical enforcement steps
If you’re still evaluating your options, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about sending a DMCA takedown notice—such as required notice elements, how platforms process requests, what happens after a counter-notice, and what information to preserve to support enforcement. The chatbot provides general information only and does not offer case-specific legal advice. When you are ready to discuss a specific enforcement strategy, 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.