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How to Write a Cease and Desist Letter  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. About The Author Jeff writes article on legal issues for the general public, and often contributes to www.lawyersbench.com the free site for useful legal advice and tips. This article was posted on March 10, 2005 Read More Articles from the "Legal" Category: Just What Is Commercial Foreclosure Law? by John D. Waller You Have More Chances To Win When Your Lemon law Attorney Claims The Compensation by Kevin Bishop Questions and Answers on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by Trent R. Wilcox Lawsuit Cash Advances - Things to Consider by Michael Merten Dangerous Conditions of Public Property, How Proven by Atty. Gabriel Cosh TransUnion Credit Agency – Customer Data Stolen by Richard A. Chapo The Hidden Danger of the So-Called "Right to Die" by Terry Mitchell What Is The Ideal Lawyer - Client Relationship by Manuel Salvacion The legal fiction of common law marriage by Johnette Duff Legal Significance Of Digital Signatures by Nicholas J. Deleault << Back to "Legal" Index

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