Cease and Desist Letter
(Post-employment Restrictions) (Employer to Former Employee)

Summary

This template is a Cease and Desist Letter to a former employee when the employer suspects that the former employee may be violating their post-employment restrictions. This letter puts the employee on notice of the potential violation, and may serve as evidence in litigation. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. For a full listing of key content covering restrictive covenant considerations, see Restrictive Covenants Resource Kit. For resources on employment litigation, see Employment Litigation Resource Kit. For a cease and desist letter to a new employer, see Cease and Desist Letter (Post-employment Restrictions) (Former Employer to New Employer). To see a list of resources for federal government attorneys who work on IP and copyright related matters, see Intellectual Property for Federal Government Attorneys Resource Kit.