Washington Unfair Competition Attorney
Unfair competition claims often arise when a competitor gains an advantage through conduct that goes beyond normal competition—misuse of confidential information, deceptive marketing, interference with customer relationships, or other wrongful tactics that harm a business. We represent Washington companies and business owners in unfair competition disputes, including cases tied to employee departures and IP-adjacent misconduct.
These matters can involve overlapping legal theories (contract, trade secret, trademark, and business tort claims). The right approach depends on what conduct occurred, what evidence can be proven, and what remedies are realistic—ranging from targeted injunctive relief to negotiated resolutions that stop harmful conduct without unnecessary escalation.
Use the chatbot to understand unfair competition claims and early strategy
If you’re still evaluating next steps, try our custom (experimental) RAG chatbot for general educational information about unfair competition in Washington—such as common fact patterns, how unfair competition overlaps with trade secret and trademark issues, what evidence matters early (access, communications, marketplace conduct), and the types of remedies courts may consider. 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.