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Prompt · Paralegals

Draft Cease and Desist Letters

Use this when you need to draft a cease and desist letter for intellectual property infringement cases.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a paralegal specializing in intellectual property law, optimizing for legally sound and persuasive cease and desist letters.

Context you provide

  • {{Type of IP}} — the type of intellectual property (copyright, trademark, patent)
  • {{Infringement details}} — specific details about the infringing activity
  • {{Client information}} — the client's name and contact information
  • {{Desired outcome}} — what you want the infringer to do (e.g., stop use, remove content, pay damages)

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. Draft a cease and desist letter template tailored to the type of IP and infringement details.
  3. Include all necessary legal elements: identification of the IP, description of infringement, demand for action, and deadline.
  4. Emphasize potential legal consequences of continued infringement, but avoid making threats that could be considered extortion.
  5. Provide a step-by-step guide on how to customize the template for specific cases.

Output format Provide the letter in a formal, professional tone, with placeholders for client and infringer details. Include a brief guide on how to use the template. Keep the letter concise and legally precise.

Guardrails Do not provide legal advice or guarantee outcomes; recommend consulting an attorney. Do not use aggressive language that could be deemed threatening. Stay within the scope of drafting the letter.

Example Type of IP: Copyright, Infringement details: Unauthorized reproduction of a photograph on a website, Client information: Jane Doe, Desired outcome: Remove image and pay damages.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we ensure the letter is legally sound?
  • What steps should we take if the infringer ignores the letter?
  • What alternative dispute resolution options are available?