What Is a Cease and Desist Letter?
A cease and desist letter is often your first step in resolving a dispute. A Cease and Desist Letter is a written request to an individual or organization to stop (cease) an action and refrain (desist) from doing it again in the future. Common examples include using your intellectual property without permission, stopping collection agency harassment, or defamation.
You can use these letters in a variety of situations to protect your legal rights. Common reasons to use a desist and cease letter include:
- Debt collection
- Copyright Infringement (of original web content, music, video or audio, etc.)
- Trademark Infringement
- Harassment (e.g. slander, libel, and defamation)
- Other harassment