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by: Jefferson Highway, General Counsel
A Cease and Desist letter is one of the simplest legal forms
in use today. With the spread of the web, and the copyright
infringement that has brought, C&D's (as they are known) have
become very common. The problem is, a standard C&D can cost $50
or more if sent from a lawyer, and you may find, if you have any
kind of business at all, that you can't afford this on an
on-going basis. So here is the solution - a Cease and Desist
form of your very own.
[ INSERT YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS HERE ]
URGENT
Dear Sirs,
Re: [ INSERT TOPIC HERE - A WEBSITE NAME FOR EXAMPLE ]
It has come to our attention that you are [ ENTER THE
COMPLAINT HERE - AN EXAMPLE WOULD BE "copying entire pages from
our website at www.???.com and publishing them on your own
website, www.!!!.com in direct breach of our rights under
International Copyright Law" ].
You have [ INSERT TIME LIMIT HERE - EG "10 Days" ] to [
INSERT THE ACTION THEY MUST TAKE HERE - EG "Remove the offending
pages, listed below, and confirm in writing to the address at
the head of the letter that you will not repeat this
infringement" ]
Failing this, we will apply for an injunction, and will also
seek to recover costs and damages (plus interest) for your
tortious acts and conduct.
This is our final communication to you on this matter, and we
look forward to hearing from you as a matter of urgency.
Yours faithfully
So there you have it. Plug in your own company details and
send away!
Important - Nothing in the above information establishes any
attorney-client relationship, and the information herein is
intended only as general information and should not be relied
upon for the purpose of taking legal action. You should always
contact an attorney for specific information and advice. Laws
differ from State to State and country to country.
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About The Author
Jeff writes article on legal issues for the general public, and often
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