In 2024, President Donald Trump
attempted to block the US sale and release of the biopic about him titled 'The Apprentice.' He did so by issuing a cease and desist letter, which once again highlighted the use of this written notice that demands that the recipient immediately stop an illegal or allegedly illegal activity. Cease and desist letters are often used in the area of intellectual property, but can also be sent in the wake of other allegations, including harassment and defamation. But how exactly does a cease and desist letter work, and what can you do if you receive one?
Click through for an explanation and other famous examples of cease and desist letters being used.