A cease and desist letter is not legally binding and reflects the opinion of an individual, typically an attorney. A cease and desist letter may serve to warn an offender that legal action may take place if they don’t stop a certain activity. The offender is generally given a set time f...
There are two forms: a cease and desist letter (non-binding) and a cease and desist order (court-issued, legally binding). Cease and desist notices are commonly used to address infringements on intellectual property rights, harassment and defamation, and breaches of contract. Ignoring a well-...