cease and desist letter is sent to immediately stop an individual or entity from continuing a specified unauthorized use or action. This is commonly the last resort before a lawsuit is filed.

WHAT ARE THE CONTENTS OF A CEASE AND DESIST LETTER?

The letter should reveal the grounds of the claim as well as the right of the infringing party’s to cure the issue.

A response from the recipient is required within a set time frame to acknowledge or refute the claims.

If the infringing party thereafter continues the unauthorized use or actions stated in the cease and desist letter, the complainant may file a lawsuit in the court of proper jurisdiction to enforce his/her claim.

TYPES OF CEASE AND DESIST LETTERS

DOES A CEASE AND DESIST LETTER CARRY LEGAL WEIGHT?

A cease and desist letter carries legal weight and has legal consequences in case of breach or continued infringement as it has the same effect as an injunction or restraining order though the consequences may be different. Failure to comply with the legal terms outlined in the letter can result in legal ramifications for the violating party.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN ONE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE CEASE AND DESIST LETTER?

  • The complainant or affected party may get relief in form of fines or other injunctive relief
  • The complainant can sue for breach contract
  • The complainant may apply for a warrant of arrest for the offending party for contempt of court where the cease and desist is ordered by the court
  • The party receiving the cease and desist letter risks potential jail or prison time for non-compliance with the cease and desist letter.

Conclusion

If you have a dispute that requires legal intervention, you should consider sending the infringing party a cease and desist letter. At Netsheria International, we have an experienced team of lawyers who can offer you legal assistance in drafting and framing of the claims and issues in the cease and desist letter. Further, we can advise on the legal recourse to take where the infringing party fails to honor the cease and desist letter. For more information, you can go to our website www.netsheria.com

By Published On: May 31, 2022Categories: Know your Industry, Legal Alerts, News0 Comments

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