Document background
The Cease and Desist Letter is a crucial legal instrument under Danish law used when an individual or entity needs to formally demand the stoppage of unauthorized or harmful activities. This document serves as a preliminary step before initiating formal legal proceedings, demonstrating the sender's serious intent to protect their rights while providing the recipient an opportunity to comply voluntarily. Typically used in cases involving intellectual property infringement, unfair competition, harassment, or breach of contractual obligations, the letter must comply with Danish legal requirements and cite relevant legislation such as the Danish Marketing Practices Act, Copyright Act, or Trademark Act. A properly drafted Cease and Desist Letter under Danish jurisdiction should clearly identify the parties, detail the violations, specify demands, and outline consequences, while maintaining a professional tone that could potentially be presented in court if further legal action becomes necessary.
