Tag: cease and desist

How to Send a Legal Letter in New Jersey

Posted on February 21, 2022 by

If you’re involved in a dispute with someone, a legal letter is one way to reach a peaceful resolution. Depending on the type of issue you have, legal letters are called demand letters or cease and desist letters. These legal letters can help settle a disagreement without resorting to a civil suit.  You can write a demand letter yourself, but the best and most effective letters come from an attorney. Opening a letter from a lawyer can motivate someone to finally pay up or meet your demands.  A formal demand letter or cease and desist can help with the following… ( Read Full Article… )

Does a Demand Letter Sent by an Attorney Work?

Posted on March 26, 2021 by

If you are embroiled in a dispute and are thinking about hiring a lawyer to send a demand letter, you may be asking yourself whether it’s worth the cost. Hiring an attorney to send a demand letter can help for several reasons and may actually save you money in the long run. A demand letter sent by an attorney can get you the results you’re looking for but can also give you a clearer sense of your options once the recipient responds (or doesn’t respond).  Demand letters are sent by attorneys to resolve an issue before it escalates into a… ( Read Full Article… )

How to Send a Cease and Desist Letter to Stop Trademark Infringement

Posted on November 2, 2020 by

In this article, we’ll explain why and how you should send a cease and desist letter if someone is infringing on your trademark. A cease and desist letter notifies a party that they infringe on your intellectual property and demands that they stop. The goal of a cease and desist letter is to end the infringement without resorting to a lawsuit. A cease and desist letter for trademark infringement is usually most effective when sent by an attorney on your behalf. Demand Letters can connect you to an attorney that will prepare and send a cease and desist letter for… ( Read Full Article… )

How to Use a Cease & Desist Letter to Stop Copyright Infringement

Posted on October 19, 2020 by

In this article, we will explore what it means to have a copyright and how you can protect your original work from copycats with a cease and desist letter. For a low flat rate, Demand Letters can connect you to an attorney that can draft and send a cease and desist to protect your intellectual property interests, with no hidden charges or retainers.  What is Copyright?  Perhaps you have seen the © symbol across different mediums—books, films, even artwork. That symbol designates copyright. Legally, a copyright is a form of intellectual property (IP) law that protects original works of authorship…. ( Read Full Article… )

Using a Cease and Desist Letter to Stop Harassment From a Neighbor

Posted on October 12, 2020 by

Sometimes living next door to an annoying resident can make the old adage “love thy neighbor” tough to live by. While we all want to live in peace with our neighbors, there are times when it is necessary to confront them about their behavior. Complaints between neighbors commonly involve loud noises, construction, threatening behavior, smells, pets, loud music, cleanliness, encroaching over property lines, or pests. With more people than ever staying at home all day to work or attend school remotely, the persistent sound of music, footsteps, or pets can result in potentially greater tension between neighbors.  In this article,… ( Read Full Article… )

Do I Need a Lawyer to Send a Cease and Desist Letter?

Posted on October 5, 2020 by

A cease and desist letter can be sent when you want a person or organization to stop engaging in actions that are harming you. A cease and desist letter notifies the recipient that they are causing you harm, harassing you, or infringing your rights and formally demands they stop their conduct.  A common question that comes up with cease and desist letters is whether a lawyer is required to send one. The answer is no, a cease and desist letter does not need to be sent by a lawyer, but for reasons we will explain, using a lawyer is highly… ( Read Full Article… )

How Much Does it Cost to Have a Lawyer Send a Cease and Desist Letter?

Posted on September 21, 2020 by

Having a lawyer send a cease and desist letter can be an effective way to stop someone whose actions are harming you. A cease and desist letter can be sent to an individual, business, or organization to warn them that if they do not stop their offending conduct, they may be sued or face other consequences.  A cease and desist letter can be used in a variety of circumstances where someone is acting in a way that is harmful to you. Common situations where a cease and desist letter is used include: Intellectual property infringement Harassment  Defamation (slander or libel)… ( Read Full Article… )

Sending a Cease and Desist Letter to Stop Defamation on Social Media

Posted on September 11, 2020 by

If someone has posted content on social media that is damaging to your character and causes reputational harm, you may be feeling vulnerable and helpless. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, and Reddit allow anyone to instantly post messages that can be seen by all of your friends, family, and co-workers, along with millions of strangers.  This democratization of mass communication certainly has its benefits, but it can also unfairly torment victims of online defamation, bullying, and other abuse. Someone with a personal vendetta against you may have tweeted a false story about you, written a scathing review… ( Read Full Article… )

What to Do If an Ex-Employee Is Violating a Non-Compete

Posted on August 18, 2020 by

As a business owner, if you have discovered that an ex-employee has violated the terms of their non-compete agreement, this article will explain how Demand Letters can help you send a cease and desist letter to protect your interests.  Many employers require employees to agree to various restrictive covenants to protect their companies from the leakage of sensitive business information and the theft of intellectual property and to prevent unfair advantages for their competitors. A non-compete clause restricts employees from starting or joining a competing business. Employers desire non-compete agreements because they want to invest in their employees through training… ( Read Full Article… )

What Is a Cease and Desist Letter and How Do I Send One?

Posted on July 22, 2020 by

If you’re wondering what a cease and desist letter is and how you can send one, you’ve come to the right place. In this article we will explain in layman’s terms: What exactly a cease and desist letter is, What situations they typically address, What is included in a cease and desist letter, Who can send a cease and desist letter, and How you can have an attorney send one on your behalf for a low, flat fee.   What Is a Cease and Desist Letter? In simple terms, a cease and desist letter is a letter that is sent to… ( Read Full Article… )

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