Copyright Cease and Desist Letter

Summary

This template is a copyright cease and desist letter (also known as a demand letter) that a copyright owner may send to a third party who is using copyright protected content without the copyright owner's permission, in violation of one or more of the copyright owner's exclusive rights. This template includes drafting notes. For guidance on the pros and cons of sending a cease and desist letter and other pre-suit considerations, see Pre-suit Considerations in Copyright Litigation. For guidance on drafting a copyright complaint and a sample complaint, see Copyright Infringement Complaint Checklist and Complaint (Copyright Infringement). For an overview of copyright law, including enforcement and remedies, see Copyright Fundamentals. For more on exclusive rights, see Exclusive Rights of Copyright Owners. For an overview of copyright infringement claims and defenses, see Copyright Enforcement Resource Kit.