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LEGAL SERVICES

Our Practice Areas

Patent prosecution, intellectual property, civil litigation, and more — serving individuals and businesses throughout Montana and nationwide.

USPTO Patent Bar — Admitted 2013

Intellectual Property & Patent Law

USPTO Registered Patent Attorney since 2013 — protecting your inventions, trademarks, and innovations nationwide.

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Mitch Vap is a USPTO Registered Patent Attorney (admitted to the patent bar in 2013) with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a biology background — giving him a rare ability to understand and articulate complex technical inventions. Whether you are an individual inventor, a startup, or an established business, Vap Law PLLC provides strategic patent prosecution, trademark registration, and IP counseling to help you protect and leverage your most valuable assets.

Patent prosecution — utility, design, and provisional patent applications
USPTO patent bar admitted since 2013
Trademark registration and enforcement (USPTO)
Prior art searches and patentability opinions
Office action responses and patent prosecution strategy
Trade secret protection and IP licensing agreements
IP litigation and infringement dispute resolution

Civil Litigation

Experienced representation in complex civil disputes for individuals and businesses throughout Montana.

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Vap Law PLLC provides skilled representation in all phases of civil litigation — from pre-suit investigation and demand letters through trial and appeal. Mitch has extensive experience navigating Montana's courts and is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for each client.

Contract disputes and breach of contract claims
Business and commercial litigation
Property disputes and real estate litigation
Tort claims and negligence actions
Appeals and post-trial motions

Personal Injury

Dedicated advocacy for injury victims, leveraging a unique science and healthcare background.

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When you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, or have been accused of causing an injury, you deserve an attorney who understands both the law and the science. Mitch's background gives him a unique ability to evaluate medical evidence, work with expert witnesses, and present or defend complex injury claims persuasively.

Motor vehicle accidents and car crashes
Slip and fall and premises liability
Medical malpractice and healthcare negligence
Wrongful death claims
Insurance disputes and bad faith claims

Construction Litigation

Skilled handling of construction disputes, defects, and contract claims.

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Construction disputes are technically complex and financially significant. Vap Law PLLC has the expertise to handle all aspects of construction litigation, from contract negotiations and disputes to defect claims and lien enforcement.

Construction defect claims
Contractor and subcontractor disputes
Mechanic's lien enforcement and defense
Construction contract disputes
Delay and disruption claims

Mediation Services

Neutral, experienced mediation to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.

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Litigation is not always the best path to resolution. Mitch offers professional mediation services to help parties resolve disputes efficiently, cost-effectively, and on their own terms. As a trained mediator with extensive litigation experience, Mitch understands both sides of a dispute.

Civil and commercial mediation
Personal injury mediation
Construction dispute mediation
Business and partnership disputes
Pre-litigation dispute resolution

Not Sure Which Practice Area Fits Your Situation?

Contact Vap Law PLLC for a free consultation. Mitch will evaluate your matter and guide you toward the right path forward.

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