Washington Copyright Infringement Attorney
Copyright disputes can escalate quickly—from a demand letter or platform removal to a federal lawsuit. We help creators, agencies, and businesses across Washington evaluate copyright infringement claims and defenses, preserve key evidence, and choose a strategy that fits the economics of the dispute.
Early decisions often turn on ownership and licensing, registration timing, proof of copying, and defenses such as fair use. We help clients pursue practical resolution where possible, and litigate when necessary to protect valuable creative assets or defend against overreaching claims.
Use the chatbot to understand infringement elements, fair use, and enforcement options
If you’re still evaluating next steps, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about copyright infringement—such as what copyright protects, how fair use is commonly analyzed, how registration affects remedies, and how DMCA tools and federal litigation fit into overall strategy. 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.