Australia Cease and Desist Letter

Template

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Date]

[Recipient Name]
[Address]

Re: Demand to cease and desist [conduct, e.g., trademark infringement / harassment]

Dear [Name],

You are [describe the conduct]. This conduct [violates my rights / the law] because [brief reason]. I demand that you immediately stop [the conduct] and, within [Number] days, confirm in writing that you have done so.

Continued [conduct] will leave me to pursue all available remedies, including injunctive relief and damages, without further notice. This letter does not waive any other right.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

What to fill in

The exact conduct to stop
The right or law being violated
A confirmation deadline
Your evidence of the conduct

Jurisdiction note (AU)

Australia — called a "Letter of Demand." State the exact amount, the basis of the debt, and a deadline (commonly 14–28 days). It is often a prerequisite to filing in a state civil tribunal (e.g., NCAT, VCAT).

Legal note

A cease-and-desist is not a court order — it is a demand. For trademark or defamation, an attorney-drafted letter carries more weight and avoids overclaiming.

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