Do I need a lawyer to send one?

No. Anyone can send a cease & desist letter on their own behalf — it is a formal demand, not a court filing. A letter from a lawyer adds pressure, which is a sensible second step if the first letter is ignored, but a well-drafted personal letter resolves a large share of disputes on its own.

What should I be careful about before sending?

Only what you can stand behind. Every fact in the letter may be scrutinised later, so describe the conduct accurately, attach only genuine evidence, and avoid exaggerated threats — demanding things you have no legal basis for can backfire and, at the extreme, expose you to claims of unjustified threats (a real risk in UK IP disputes).

How should I deliver the letter?

Use a tracked delivery method: recorded post to a physical address, plus email with a read receipt. Keep a copy of the letter, the proof of delivery and your evidence together — if you later go to a platform, a lawyer or a court, that bundle is your case file.

What's the difference between the US and UK versions?

The letter is the same kind of document in both countries, but the law cited differs — US letters lean on the Copyright Act, the Lanham Act and state torts; UK letters cite the CDPA 1988, the Trade Marks Act 1994, the Defamation Act 2013 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. GitLaw generates both wordings; pick the jurisdiction where the recipient is, or where the harm is happening.

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Most infringers back down after the first letter. Escalate only if they ignore you — each letter is dated and kept, building the record a court will want to see if it ever goes further.

Previewing for my original product photos · to [Recipient Name]

Example CompanyStudio 4, 18 Calder Street, Manchester M1 2AB [email protected] · +44 161 555 0148

6 August 2026

To: [Recipient Name]

RE: Unauthorised use of my original product photos

Dear Sir or Madam, I am the owner of my original product photos. It has come to my attention that [Recipient Name] is using it without my permission — I have neither licensed nor consented to that use. I ask that you immediately cease and desist all use of my original product photos, remove it from every website, listing and marketing channel under your control, and confirm to me in writing, within 14 days of the date of this letter, that you have done so. This letter is sent in good faith and without prejudice to my rights and remedies, all of which are expressly reserved. I would much rather resolve this quickly and amicably, and I hope your prompt cooperation makes any further step unnecessary.

Yours faithfully,Sam EllisonSam EllisonFounder, Example Company

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