trademark-cease-and-desist-letter
Drafts a U.S. trademark cease-and-desist letter for pre-litigation enforcement. Converts case facts into a demand letter that establishes standing, documents likelihood-of-confusion or dilution exposure, sets cure demands, and preserves Lanham Act remedies. Use when drafting a "trademark cease and desist", "pre-suit trademark demand", "trademark infringement notice", or "notice before litigation".
Best use case
trademark-cease-and-desist-letter is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Drafts a U.S. trademark cease-and-desist letter for pre-litigation enforcement. Converts case facts into a demand letter that establishes standing, documents likelihood-of-confusion or dilution exposure, sets cure demands, and preserves Lanham Act remedies. Use when drafting a "trademark cease and desist", "pre-suit trademark demand", "trademark infringement notice", or "notice before litigation".
Teams using trademark-cease-and-desist-letter should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/trademark-cease-and-desist-letter/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How trademark-cease-and-desist-letter Compares
| Feature / Agent | trademark-cease-and-desist-letter | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Drafts a U.S. trademark cease-and-desist letter for pre-litigation enforcement. Converts case facts into a demand letter that establishes standing, documents likelihood-of-confusion or dilution exposure, sets cure demands, and preserves Lanham Act remedies. Use when drafting a "trademark cease and desist", "pre-suit trademark demand", "trademark infringement notice", or "notice before litigation".
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Trademark Cease-and-Desist Letter Draft a formal demand letter requiring immediate trademark-use cessation, corrective action, and preserving all U.S. legal remedies. ## Quick Start Collect these before drafting: - [ ] Jurisdiction is U.S.; note intended forum if litigation is possible - [ ] Sender authority: trademark owner, principal, legal representative - [ ] **Rights evidence**: registration number/class/dates OR common-law first use, continuity, secondary meaning - [ ] **Infringement evidence**: 3+ instances with dates, locations, URLs, screenshots, ads, SKUs - [ ] **Claimed harm**: confusion indicators, reputational damage, diversion, dilution (if famous mark), competitive injury - [ ] **Requested relief**: cease window, removal scope, inventory destruction, accounting period, proof format - [ ] Delivery method: email + certified mail / return receipt requested ## Letter Sections Draft every section below in order. | # | Section | Content | |---|---------|---------| | 1 | **Header** | Sender/recipient identities, date, `Re: Cease and Desist — Trademark Infringement of "[MARK]"`. If counsel represents sender, include firm and bar contact block. | | 2 | **Rights basis** | *Registered*: mark, USPTO number, filing/registration date, classes, goods/services, channels, territory. *Common-law*: first-use date, continuous use, promotion, goodwill, distinctiveness. | | 3 | **Infringing acts** | Fact-based timeline; tie each instance to date, location, and evidence exhibit. | | 4 | **Legal analysis** | Likelihood of confusion under 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a) [VERIFY]: similarity, relatedness, channels, consumer sophistication, intent, actual confusion. Add dilution under 15 U.S.C. § 1125(c) [VERIFY] only if mark qualifies as famous. | | 5 | **Demands** | Permanent cessation across all channels (packaging, web, social, domains, marketplaces, email, advertising). 10–15 business-day cure window unless user specifies otherwise. | | 6 | **Remedies warning** | Injunctive relief (15 U.S.C. § 1116 [VERIFY]), damages/profits/fees (15 U.S.C. § 1117(a) [VERIFY]), and reservation of all rights. | | 7 | **Response mechanics** | Deadline, contact method, required documents: written cure confirmation, removal screenshots, destruction certificate, distributor notices, revenue/unit-sales accounting for infringing period. | ## Drafting Rules 1. Use only verified facts; no vague threats or unsupported conclusions. 2. Tone: firm, professional. No coercive, extortionate, or inflammatory language. 3. **Registered marks**: cite constructive-notice presumptions and class-specific scope [VERIFY]. 4. **Unregistered marks**: establish secondary meaning, source identification, geographic continuity. 5. Preemptively rebut apparent defenses (descriptive fair use, nominative use, prior use, geographic limits) with evidence-based reasoning when facts support it. 6. Include governing-law clause; flag cross-border complexity and advise local counsel for foreign use [VERIFY]. ## Common Pitfalls - **Omitting exhibit references** — every infringement allegation must cite specific evidence. - **Claiming dilution for non-famous marks** — dilution requires fame; omit if not established. - **Vague demands** — specify exact channels, formats, and proof required for compliance. - **Missing accounting demand** — always require written revenue/profit accounting for the infringing period. - **Temporary language** — all demands must be permanent, not temporary.
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