Cease and Desist Letter

A cease and desist letter is a formal demand telling someone to stop conduct that violates your rights, trademark infringement, defamation, breach of contract, harassment, or use of trade secrets. It creates a paper record and often resolves the issue without litigation.

A well-drafted C&D identifies the rights at stake, the specific offending conduct, the legal basis, and the consequences of non-compliance. Vague threats undermine credibility; over-broad demands can become evidence against you later.

In California, anti-SLAPP-protected speech and online-review contexts narrow what a C&D can demand. We draft letters that are firm enough to move the recipient and disciplined enough to hold up if the matter escalates.