Patent Infringement Cease and Desist or Notification Letter

Summary

This template is a Patent Infringement Cease and Desist or Notification Letter (also called a demand letter) that should be adapted as necessary for specific patent(s) and type of product(s) or process(es) at issue. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. You should also consult any applicable state abusive patent assertion statute to identify whether any additional information is specifically required by law. For a detailed analysis of current state abusive patent assertion laws, see Patent Assertion: State Laws Prohibiting Abusive Assertion. Additionally, for a more detailed discussion on drafting a notification letter, see Patent Notification or Cease and Desist Letters. For additional resources related to patent enforcement, see Patent Enforcement Resource Kit. For guidance on managing an intellectual property (IP) portfolio, see In-House Intellectual Property & Technology Resource Kit.