Cease and Desist (Copyright)
This Cease and Desist (Copyright) Letter is specifically tailored for dealing with copyright infringement, and to help in situations where you believe your copyrighted work has been replicated or used without your consent.
Last updated January 13, 2025
Suitable for Australia
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Frequently asked questions
Use this Cease and Desist (Copyright) if:
- Your copyrighted material has been used without authorisation from you
- Your copyrighted work is being used in breach of the Commonwealth Copyright Act 1968
What does the Cease and Desist (Copyright) cover?
- An overview of the conduct regarding your copyrighted material and a request to stop;
- A warning about the potential violations of Copyright Act 1968 by the other party;
- A notice about the potential legal action for continuing such activities.
Other names for Cease and Desist (Copyright) include:
- Copyright Infringement Letter
- Cease and Desist All Copyright Infringement
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The Legal Risk Score of a Cease and Desist (Copyright) Template is Low
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The document instructs the recipient to cease and desist "within days from your receipt of this letter" without specifying the number of days, potentially causing confusion or non-compliance due to unclear deadlines.
- The letter warns of legal action without prior attempts at negotiation or mediation, which might escalate the conflict unnecessarily.
- The document is non-binding.
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