cease-desist

Draft or triage intellectual property cease-and-desist letters with approval gates.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill cease-desist-anthropics
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Skill: cease-desist
Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal/tree/main/ip-legal/skills/cease-desist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill cease-desist-anthropics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you draft a legally appropriate cease-and-desist letter or quickly triage one you received, turning an urgent IP dispute into a structured, reviewable plan with the right enforcement posture and routing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two-mode operation (send vs. receive): Use send mode to draft a C&D calibrated to your enforcement posture, or receive mode to analyze an incoming C&D and produce an options memo with a recommendation.
  • Practice-profile driven guardrails: Reads your configured IP enforcement posture, approval matrix, and jurisdiction footprint, and applies required preconditions before drafting.
  • Pre-delivery diligence and loud approval gate: In send mode, runs counterparty diligence and requires explicit engagement with a gate before any draft is finalized or written for delivery.

Quick Start

Use the skill to draft a letter by telling it you want to send a cease-and-desist and providing the relevant right, conduct, counterparty, and demand details.

Frequently Asked Questions about cease-desist

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I draft an intellectual property cease-and-desist letter with the right enforcement posture?

To draft an intellectual property cease-and-desist letter, you provide the relevant right, conduct, counterparty, and demand details. The skill applies your configured IP enforcement posture and runs pre-delivery counterparty diligence before finalizing the draft.

Can I use this to triage a cease-and-desist letter I received?

Yes, you can use receive mode to triage a cease-and-desist letter you received. It analyzes the incoming C&D for structured exposure and generates an options memo with a recommendation.

What is a practice profile in the context of cease-and-desist legal triage?

A practice profile configures your IP enforcement posture, approval matrix, and jurisdiction footprint. The skill reads this profile to apply required preconditions and guardrails before drafting any deliverable outputs.

How do I start drafting a copyright or trademark C&D?

Start drafting a copyright or trademark C&D by indicating you want to send a cease-and-desist and providing the relevant right, conduct, counterparty, and demand details. The skill then requires explicit engagement with an approval gate before delivery.

Are there preconditions for sending a cease-and-desist letter?

Yes, preconditions for sending a cease-and-desist letter include running counterparty diligence and passing a mandatory pre-delivery approval gate. These guardrails ensure your draft is legally appropriate before producing deliverable outputs.

What is the difference between drafting and triaging a C&D?

Drafting a C&D involves send mode to calibrate a letter to your enforcement posture, while triaging uses receive mode to analyze an incoming C&D and produce an options memo. Both require reading your configured practice profile first.