Trade Secret Theft Litigation
Trade secret theft cases move quickly because the harm can be immediate and hard to reverse. We represent businesses pursuing claims involving theft or misuse of confidential information—customer lists, pricing, manufacturing methods, algorithms, source code, internal analytics, and strategic plans—especially in employee departure and competitor scenarios.
Winning these cases typically requires precision and proof: identifying the trade secrets with specificity, showing reasonable efforts to keep them secret, and establishing improper acquisition or use. We help clients preserve and marshal evidence, evaluate whether emergency injunctive relief makes sense, and pursue litigation or settlement with a clear view of business outcomes.
Use the chatbot to understand trade secret theft claims and early litigation tactics
If you’re still evaluating next steps, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about trade secret theft litigation—such as the elements of misappropriation, common evidence in departure cases, how courts evaluate “reasonable measures,” and typical remedies including injunctions, damages, and (in some situations) attorney’s fees. 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.