Copyright Cease and Desist Letter by EasyLegalDocs
Updated 14 November 2025
This template is a formal Cease and Desist letter for copyright infringement. It demands an infringing party immediately stop using copyrighted work and remove all infringing content from specified locations or platforms. Failure to comply by the deadline will result in legal action and potential statutory damages.
CEASE AND DESIST
[sender address]
[sender email]
Date: [date of letter]
Re: Copyright Infringement
Dear [infringing party name],
We have determined that you have used [name of copyrighted work] (the "Work") without our permission, which is a copyrighted work under law.
We have identified an unauthorised use of our work at [location or platform of infringement].
As a result, we demand that you immediately remove the content and halt any additional infringements of our Work, including any other infringements, or you may face legal action and consequent statutory damages.
A lawsuit will be filed against you if you do not stop using the aforementioned copyrighted content.
Furthermore, we demand that you immediately stop using and distributing all infringing works derived from the Work, as well as all copies, including electronic copies, of same, if applicable, you must also deliver all unused, undistributed copies of the Work to us, or destroy or delete such copies immediately, and that you refrain from future infringements of our rights.
Should we not receive confirmation of your full compliance by [deadline date], we will initiate legal action against you to address the matter.
Sincerely,
[copyright holder name]
(Your signature if sending a hard copy)
About this template
What is this template?
Copyright Cease and Desist Letter by EasyLegalDocs is a free, ready-to-use Copyright template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Copyright template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. This version is drafted with England & Wales in mind, though you should always review the final wording against the laws that apply to you.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Copyright usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.