Free Cease and Desist Letter Template

Sender:

[Your Full Name / Company Name]

Address: [Your Address]

Email: [Your Email Address]

Phone: [Your Phone Number]

To:

[Your Full Name / Company Name]

Address: [Your Address]

Subject: "Cease and Desist" – [Brief Description, e.g., Copyright Infringement / Defamation / Trademark Violation / Contract Breach]

1. "Description of Violation"

"It has come to our attention that you have engaged in the following activities:"

[Describe the infringing or unlawful behavior – be specific and factual.]

"These actions constitute a violation of our legal rights, including but not limited to" [List relevant laws, agreements, or rights – e.g., intellectual property law, contract terms].

2. "Demand to Cease and Desist"

"You are hereby directed to immediately CEASE AND DESIST from the above-mentioned conduct. This includes the removal of all offending materials, discontinuation of unlawful activities, and refraining from future violations."

3. "Time to Comply"

"You are required to comply with the demands in this Letter within" [e.g., 7] "calendar days" "from the date of receipt.". "Failure to do so will result in immediate legal action without further notice."

4. "Reservation of Rights"

"We reserve all rights and remedies available to us under applicable law, including the right to seek injunctive relief, damages, and attorney's fees in a court of law."

5. "No Waiver"

"Nothing in this Letter shall be interpreted as a waiver of any legal rights or claims we may have."

6. "Contact for Resolution"

"To avoid further legal action, you may respond in writing to the undersigned at the contact information provided above."

"IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Cease and Desist Letter is issued and delivered on the date first written above."