Cease & Desist Letter Generator

When someone uses your brand name, logo, or a confusingly similar domain, a cease and desist letter puts them on formal notice. Fill in the details and we will draft a firm, structured letter with clear demands and a deadline. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

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From

To

Your trademark

One per line, e.g. EUTM No. 018000000 (classes 18, 25).

The infringement

They are

One per line.

You demand that they

Your letter

[Your name]
[Company]
[Address]
[Email]

25 September 2026

To: [Recipient name or store name]

Re: Infringement of the [TRADEMARK] trademark: demand to cease and desist

Dear Sir or Madam,

We write regarding your unauthorised use of the [TRADEMARK] trademark, which infringes the rights of [Company] and must stop immediately.

[Company] is the owner of the [TRADEMARK] trademark (the "Mark"), which it uses in connection with [goods and services].

The Mark identifies [Company] as the source of its products, and consumers rely on it to distinguish genuine goods from imitations. [Company] has not authorised you to use the Mark in any way.

It has come to our attention that you are:

  - operating an online store that presents itself as, or as affiliated with, our brand
  - registering and using a domain name that incorporates the Mark

This use is likely to cause confusion among consumers as to the origin of your goods and your affiliation with [Company], and constitutes trademark infringement and passing off / unfair competition.

We therefore demand that you:

  1. immediately cease all use of the Mark and any confusingly similar name or logo;
  2. remove all listings, pages, advertisements, and posts that use the Mark;
  3. transfer the infringing domain name(s) to us, or allow them to lapse and confirm you will not re-register them;
  4. confirm in writing that you have complied with these demands.

If we do not receive written confirmation of compliance by 9 October 2026, we will take further action without additional notice. This may include complaints to your hosting provider, domain registrar, payment processors, and marketplaces, and legal proceedings seeking an injunction, damages, and costs.

Nothing in this letter waives any of [Company]'s rights or remedies, all of which are expressly reserved.

Yours faithfully,

[Your name]
[Company]

Everything stays in your browser. This template is not legal advice. Have a lawyer review letters in contested or high-value cases.

How it works

1

Identify your rights

List the trademark and its registration numbers so the recipient cannot claim ignorance.

2

Describe the infringement

Choose what they are doing: domain, listings, logo, ads, social accounts.

3

Set demands and a deadline

Pick what you want them to do and by when. The letter spells out what happens if they do not.

Frequently asked questions

Is a cease and desist letter legally binding?

No. It is a formal demand, not a court order. Its value is putting the recipient on notice, which matters if you later need to show wilful infringement, and many infringers comply to avoid escalation.

Should I send it to an anonymous fake store?

Usually not. Anonymous stores rarely respond. Reporting to the platform, host, and registrar is faster. Letters work best against identifiable businesses and marketplace sellers.

Do I need a registered trademark?

A registration makes your position much stronger and is required by many platforms' trademark complaint processes. Unregistered rights exist in some countries but are harder to enforce.

Is this legal advice?

No. This is a template. Have a lawyer review letters before sending them in contested or high-value cases.

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