UK 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 (UK)

United Kingdom — use the formal "Letter Before Action" format. Since 2015, a prescribed information form (Form N215 / the protocol checklist) is expected before most money claims; missing it can reduce your costs recovery.

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.

Templates reviewed by the DemandKit editorial team; not a law firm — see disclaimer.