One of the most common responses to a violation of intellectual property rights is to send a cease and desist letter. According to QuickBooks, this type of letter informs a person that he or she is violating your intellectual property rights by using your protected material.
Sending the letter is generally a first move to ensure the person knows that he or she is violating your rights. In some cases, this may be all that is needed to get someone to stop using your property as their own.
A letter should be addressed to a specific person, so you may need to do some research to find out who is actually using the protected property. You also need to explain your demand, or what you want that person to do. You also need to state the date and time when you saw your property being used and reference where it was being used. The letter should be closed with what further actions you will take if the person does not stop using your protected property.
Intellectual property law can be tricky. In the case of copyright, for example, there is something called the Fair Use Doctrine, which allows for some limited use of copyrighted property without repercussion. It is important to be sure that what is happening is actually a violation of your rights. Because of the complexity, you should always seek the help of an attorney who is experienced in intellectual property law.
Please note that this information is not legal advice and serves only as an educational source.