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A Cease and Desist Letter for Intellectual Property Infringement is the formal written demand from an IP owner — copyright, trademark, patent, or trade secret — to a party who is infringing those rights, demanding that the infringing activity stop immediately and that the infringer account for and pay damages. Sending a C&D letter is typically the first step before filing a federal infringement lawsuit and may establish the infringer's willful knowledge of the infringement (which can triple damages under copyright law). A carefully drafted C&D letter often resolves infringement disputes at a fraction of litigation cost. Fill out this free cease and desist letter (ip infringement) template online, e-sign it digitally, and download a legally valid PDF. no account or lawyer needed. Sections: Parties, Infringement Details.
Date: ______________ VIA CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED COPY VIA EMAIL
TO: ______________ ______________
FROM: ______________ ______________
RE: DEMAND TO CEASE AND DESIST — INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT
Dear ______________:
This firm represents ______________ ("Our Client"). We are writing to notify you that your activities constitute infringement of Our Client's valuable intellectual property rights and to demand that you immediately cease and desist from all infringing activities, as described herein.
Our Client is the exclusive owner of the following intellectual property: ______________. Our Client has devoted substantial time, resources, and effort to developing and protecting these rights, which are legally protected under federal and applicable state law.
It has come to Our Client's attention that you have engaged in the following activities, which constitute infringement of Our Client's ______________ rights: ______________ Your actions were and are taken without Our Client's authorization, license, or consent. Such actions constitute willful infringement of Our Client's rights and expose you to substantial civil liability.
Under applicable intellectual property law, Our Client is entitled to seek injunctive relief, damages, and other remedies for your unauthorized use of Our Client's proprietary information.
THEREFORE, we hereby demand that you: ______________ We require your written response and confirmation of your compliance with these demands within 10 days of the date of this letter.
Please be advised that you are hereby required to preserve all documents, records, electronic files, and other materials that may be relevant to this matter, including but not limited to all copies of the infringing material, sales records, financial records relating to sales of infringing products, communications regarding the infringing activity, and all digital and electronic records. Failure to preserve such materials may constitute spoliation of evidence and may give rise to additional legal consequences.
This letter is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, a complete statement of all of Our Client's claims or rights. Our Client expressly reserves all rights and remedies available under federal law, state law, and equity, including the right to seek damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees in federal court.
This is a serious matter. We urge you to consult with an attorney immediately. A prompt resolution will avoid costly litigation for all parties. We look forward to your response.
Very truly yours,