Demand LettersIP & Harassment

Cease & Desist Letter

A cease and desist letter is a formal legal letter from a lawyer demanding that the recipient immediately stop specific conduct — and warning of the legal consequences if they do not. Unlike a general demand letter, a cease and desist is specifically directed at stopping ongoing or threatened behaviour rather than recovering money. Common uses include copyright or trademark infringement, harassment or defamation, breach of confidentiality or non-compete obligations, and unauthorized use of intellectual property. A letter on law firm letterhead often achieves results that informal requests cannot.

3–5 business days
Ontario

What Is Included

  • Consultation to understand the conduct and legal basis (up to 30 minutes)
  • Review of supporting documents (up to 10 pages)
  • Legal analysis of your grounds for the demand
  • One lawyer-drafted cease and desist letter on firm letterhead
  • Clear statement of the conduct to cease, legal basis, and consequences of non-compliance
  • One round of revisions

What Is Not Included

  • Ongoing correspondence or follow-up letters
  • Court proceedings or enforcement
  • Trademark or copyright registration
  • Review of documents beyond 10 pages

Who This Service Is For

Copyright or trademark owners whose work is being infringed
Individuals being harassed, stalked, or defamed online or in person
Businesses with former employees or contractors violating non-compete or confidentiality terms
Anyone whose intellectual property or rights are being violated and who wants formal legal notice sent

Information Required from You

  • 1Description of the conduct you want stopped
  • 2Name and contact information of the recipient
  • 3Legal basis for your demand (copyright, trademark, harassment, breach of contract, etc.)
  • 4Supporting documents (screenshots, contracts, registrations if applicable)

Common Add-Ons

Follow-up cease and desist letterFrom $600 + HST
Court proceedings (if non-compliance)Separate engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Limitations

  • A cease and desist letter is a formal legal notice only — it does not guarantee compliance.
  • If the recipient does not comply, court proceedings may be required as a separate matter.
  • This package covers one letter. Ongoing correspondence is not included.

Fixed fee

$1,250

Plus HST

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