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Notice of Infringement of Copyrighted Work

This template is a formal notice to an individual or entity for the infringement of copyrighted work, demanding cessation of use and potential compensation. It is used when an individual or organisation discovers their copyrighted material has been used without permission.

Updated 16d ago
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Company Letterhead

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Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Date and Recipient Information

Date: {{date}}

Recipient Name: {{recipient_name}}

Recipient Address: {{recipient_address}}

Recipient Email: {{recipient_email}}

Subject

NOTICE OF INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHTED WORK – {{copyrighted_work_title}}

Introduction

This letter serves as a formal notice that your actions constitute an infringement of our intellectual property rights concerning the copyrighted work titled '{{copyrighted_work_title}}' (hereinafter referred to as 'the Work'). We are the sole and exclusive owners of the copyright in the Work, registered under {{registration_number}} with the {{copyright_office_name}}.

Description of Copyrighted Work

The Work consists of {{description_of_work, e.g., 'a literary piece', 'software code', 'visual art', 'musical composition'}} as detailed in the attached Exhibit A. The Work was first published/created on {{date_of_first_publication/creation}}.

Nature of Infringement

It has come to our attention that you have infringed our copyright by {{description_of_infringing_act, e.g., 'reproducing', 'distributing', 'displaying', 'performing', 'creating derivative works from'}} the Work without our authorisation. Specifically, the infringing material can be found at {{location_of_infringement, e.g., 'your website at URL', 'your publication titled', 'your product named'}}.

Demand for Immediate Cessation

We demand that you immediately cease and desist from any further unauthorised use, reproduction, distribution, display, performance, or creation of derivative works of our copyrighted material. This includes, but is not limited to, removing all infringing content from {{platform/location_of_infringement}} within {{number}} days from the date of this notice.

Future Conduct

Any future use of our copyrighted material without express written consent will be met with immediate legal action.

Contact Information

Please direct all correspondence regarding this matter to:

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Signature

Sincerely,

_________________________

{{your_name}}

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{{company_name}}

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