Cease & Desist Letter
A letter telling someone to stop a specific activity and asking them to confirm they have.
Demand that someone stop a specific activity.
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Key features
What you rely on
A blank for the basis of your rights, such as ownership, a registration or a contract, with dates and numbers.
What the recipient is doing
Occasions, dates, places and details, including any website address, account or document.
Specific requests
A list asking them to stop, to remove or return things by a date, and to confirm in writing.
Reservation of rights
A statement that nothing in the letter or your later conduct gives up any right.
How to respond
A named contact, a reference and an invitation to explain if they believe the letter is based on a misunderstanding.
About this document
A cease-and-desist letter is a written demand that a person or business stop doing something you object to, such as using your brand, copying your work or breaching a contract. It sets out who you are, what they are doing, why you object and what you want them to do and by when.
This blank form is a letter to complete by hand and sign. It is a demand, not a court order, and what it can achieve depends on the facts. Sending one can have consequences, so consider speaking to a lawyer first, particularly if the other side may respond with a claim of its own.
Is this document right for you?
Useful when
- Someone is using your name, work or materials without permission
- A contract term is being broken and you want it in writing
- You want to put your objection on record before taking further steps
Commonly used by
- Small business owners
- Creators and brand owners
- Landlords and service providers
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Alternatives
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When to use this
- A competitor copies your product descriptions
- A former partner keeps using your brand
- A supplier is breaching confidentiality
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About the cease & desist letter
No. It is a demand letter. A court order needs a court.
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