How to Write a Cease and Desist Letter

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A Cease and Desist letter is one of the simplest legalHERE - EG "Remove the offending pages, listed
forms in use today. With the spread of the web, andbelow, and confirm in writing to the address at the
the copyright infringement that has brought, C&D's (ashead of the letter that you will not repeat this
they are known) have become very common. Theinfringement" ]
problem is, a standard C&D can cost $50 or more ifFailing this, we will apply for an injunction, and will also
sent from a lawyer, and you may find, if you have anyseek to recover costs and damages (plus interest) for
kind of business at all, that you can't afford this on anyour tortious acts and conduct.
on-going basis. So here is the solution - a Cease andThis is our final communication to you on this matter,
Desist form of your very own.and we look forward to hearing from you as a matter
[ INSERT YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS HERE ]of urgency.
URGENTYours faithfully
Dear Sirs,So there you have it. Plug in your own company
Re: [ INSERT TOPIC HERE - A WEBSITE NAMEdetails and send away!
FOR EXAMPLE ]Important - Nothing in the above information establishes
It has come to our attention that you are [ ENTERany attorney-client relationship, and the information
THE COMPLAINT HERE - AN EXAMPLE WOULDherein is intended only as general information and
BE "copying entire pages from our website at andshould not be relied upon for the purpose of taking
publishing them on your own website, in direct breachlegal action. You should always contact an attorney
of our rights under International Copyright Law" ].for specific information and advice. Laws differ from
You have [ INSERT TIME LIMIT HERE - EG "10 Days"State to State and country to country.