Using Cease-and-Desist Letters To Stop Copyright or Trademark Infringement. Cease-and-desist letters, often referred to as demand letters, are a valuable tool in defending your intellectual property rights, including copyrights and trademarks.
If you are writing the letter yourself, you should include the following information: Your name and contact information. Name and contact information of the person or business being asked to stop the behavior. Specifics about the activity you wish them to stop.
No specified method of delivery is required for a cease and desist letter. Because it is not a legal document, you can write and send the letter yourself without the help of a legal professional, or you can hire an attorney to write and serve the letter for you.
An infringement warning letter should typically include the following information: Identification of the Copyrighted Work. Description of the Infringing Material. Request for Removal. Warning of Potential Legal Consequences. Deadline for Compliance. Contact information. Identification of the copyrighted work:
It has come to our attention that you are distributing or reproducing The Work without permission. give specific details of infringing actions here. These actions constitute an infringement of my|our copyright in the work and must stop.
Gather evidence of infringement: Take screenshots, URLs, or records proving unauthorized use. Draft a clear, legally structured letter: Include details of infringement, proof of ownership, and a demand for cessation. Use certified mail with return receipt: This provides proof the letter was delivered and received.