Cease and Desist (Copyright)
This Cease and Desist (Copyright) Letter is specifically tailored for dealing with copyright infringement, and to help in situations where you believe your copyrighted work has been replicated or used without your consent.
4.5 (13 reviews)
Last updated December 19, 2024
Under 5 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
This is a specifically tailored Cease and Desist letter for dealing with copyright infringement, and to help in situations where you believe your copyrighted work has been replicated or used without your consent. This letter outlines your rights and ownership of the material, and requests that the infringing material stop being used and won’t be used in the future.
Use this Cease and Desist (Copyright) if:
- Your copyrighted material has been used without authorisation from you
- Your copyrighted work is being used in breach of the Commonwealth Copyright Act 1968
What does the Cease and Desist (Copyright) cover?
- An overview of the conduct regarding your copyrighted material and a request to stop;
- A warning about the potential violations of Copyright Act 1968 by the other party;
- A notice about the potential legal action for continuing such activities.
Other names for Cease and Desist (Copyright) include:
- Copyright Infringement Letter
- Cease and Desist All Copyright Infringement
The Legal Risk Score of a Cease and Desist (Copyright) Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The document does not specify the exact nature of the infringement or provide details about the work in question, which may lead to ambiguity and misinterpretation by the recipient.
- The document instructs the recipient to cease and desist "within days from your receipt of this letter" without specifying the number of days, potentially causing confusion or non-compliance due to unclear deadlines.
- The letter warns of legal action without prior attempts at negotiation or mediation, which might escalate the conflict unnecessarily.
Cease and Desist (Copyright) Checklist
Complete your free Cease and Desist (Copyright) with our checklist
Verify Recipient Information
Ensure that the recipient's contact details are accurate to guarantee the letter is received by the correct party.
Define Specific Time Frame
Specify the exact number of days the recipient has to comply with the cease and desist demand to avoid ambiguity and ensure a clear deadline.
Keep Documentation
Maintain a copy of the sent letter and any correspondence or responses received for legal records and future reference.
Follow Up
Monitor the situation and follow up if the recipient does not comply within the specified time frame to discuss further actions or initiate legal proceedings.
It's never been so easy
Sign-up to a free Lawpath account
Get started and we’ll take care of you. It’s that easy.
Collaborate with e-Sign and Sharing
Having access to your legal documents has never been easier. You can request e-signature, share the document and download for an efficient collaboration.
Create unlimited legal documents and eSignatures for only $39/month.
Upgrade to a Lawpath legal plan to boost your new business.
Here's what people say about Lawpath’s Cease and Desist (Copyright)
Reviews are managed by BazaarVoice and comply with the BazaarVoice Authenticity Policy. Reviews are independently verified by BazaarVoice and detail our customers' real experiences.