A gold envelope with a glowing wax seal on a deep navy background, symbolizing a formal cease-and-desist letter
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How to Write a Cease-and-Desist Letter (With Template)

Someone copied your name, art, or product — and you want them to stop. A cease-and-desist letter is usually the cheapest, fastest first move, and you can often write one yourself. Here’s exactly what to include, a plain-language template you can adapt, and the tone mistakes that turn a strong letter into an empty threat.