Washington Trade Secret Misappropriation Attorney
Trade secret misappropriation claims involve the improper acquisition, disclosure, or use of confidential business information—often following an employee departure, a contractor dispute, or competitive hiring. We represent Washington businesses pursuing and defending misappropriation claims, with an emphasis on fast triage, evidence preservation, and clear strategic options.
These cases can move quickly, especially when injunctive relief is sought. We help clients identify the alleged trade secrets with precision, evaluate whether reasonable secrecy measures were in place, assess proof of access and use, and pursue remedies designed to stop ongoing harm—whether through negotiated return/destruction terms or litigation when necessary.
Use the chatbot to understand misappropriation elements, defenses, and remedies
If you’re still assessing your options, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about trade secret misappropriation—such as what “misappropriation” means legally, how courts evaluate secrecy efforts and improper means, common defenses (independent development, public information), and available remedies including injunctions, damages, and in certain circumstances 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.