Tacoma Patent Infringement Attorney
Patent infringement disputes can impact product launches, customer relationships, and long-term revenue—especially when a competitor alleges that core functionality (utility patents) or a product’s look (design patents) is covered by their IP. We help Tacoma-area businesses and inventors evaluate patent infringement claims and defenses and choose a strategy that matches business goals.
Many cases turn on claim scope, how the accused product operates, and whether prior art limits or invalidates the asserted claims. We help clients assess non-infringement and invalidity positions early, consider design-around or licensing options, and coordinate litigation strategy with PTAB proceedings when appropriate.
Use the chatbot to understand infringement analysis and common defense paths
If you’re still evaluating next steps, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about patent infringement—such as how claims are interpreted, common invalidity defenses, differences between utility and design patents, and how early motion practice or PTAB challenges can affect leverage. The chatbot provides general information only and does not offer case-specific legal advice.
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.