intermediateLegal
Cease and Desist Letter
A formal demand letter from a trademark holder asking a domain owner to stop using or transfer a domain.
A cease and desist letter is a written demand from a trademark owner or their lawyer requesting that a domain owner stop using, transfer, or delete a domain that allegedly infringes on their trademark. C&D letters often precede formal UDRP or ACPA actions. Experienced domain investors evaluate C&D letters carefully — many are legally unfounded, especially for generic or descriptive domains. Responding requires careful assessment of the trademark claims.