Read the document to make sure it meets your needs and that everyone involved agrees with the cease and desist letter.
Remember that if you have any questions you can easily Ask a lawyer.
Cease and desist letter for IP infringement checklist
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Here are a few important steps to take to finish your document
Signing online
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You can select to sign online using Rocket Lawyer.
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The party signing the document will receive an email invite to sign the cease and desist letter online.
Signing in print
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Print out and sign the cease and desist letter.
The cease and desist letter is a formal notice which must be served properly.
The safest way to serve notice is to deliver in person or failing this, is to send by courier, post or email.
In person: hand the letter to the employee personally.
Post: if you are serving notice by post then it is recommended that you use recorded delivery and that you keep a copy of the proof of posting and delivery. Check you have the employee’s latest address.
Email: check that the employment contract allows you to send notices by email and whether it requires you to request a "read receipt" as proof of service.
A copy of the letter will be saved in your Rocket Lawyer account.
If you post or hand deliver the letter then keep a copy of the signed letter that was sent and anything else included.
If you email the letter then keep a copy of the email that was sent and any attachments together with any "read receipts".
