Without a cease and desist letter, the individual or business has not been put on notice to stop any behavior. Without having the individual or business on notice, the unlawful behavior will likely continue which could cause harm to you or your company depending on your personal situation.

Sending a cease and desist letter creates a paper trail to show they received notice of your claims and prevents them from claiming they were unaware of the situation. This helps establish your claim should further court proceedings be necessary. Additionally, the letter shows you are serious about your claim which could lead to a solution to the conflict without litigation, potentially saving you time, money, and the hassle of litigation.

Cease and desist letters may be used to prevent:

• Damage to your reputation and character.
• Use of your personal creations.
• Damage to the reputation of your business.
• Repeated contacted by an individual, business, or debt collecting agency.
• Fear for your personal safety.
• Encroachment on your personal property.

By sending a cease and desist letter, you may be able to protect yourself and your business without the hassle and cost of litigation while still obtaining the result you need.