Trademark Infringement Notice — The First, Formal Step to Stop It.
Unauthorised use of your registered mark rarely stops on its own. A properly drafted cease-and-desist notice is usually the fastest, lowest-cost first step to shutting it down.
Contact UsTrademark infringement occurs when a third party uses an identical or deceptively similar mark for identical or similar goods/services without the registered owner's permission, in a manner likely to cause confusion. Under Section 29 of the Trade Marks Act, the registered owner has the right to take action against such use — and the standard, most cost-effective first step is a formal cease-and-desist infringement notice, putting the infringer on record notice and demanding they stop.
A well-drafted notice does more than demand a stop — it establishes the registered owner's rights (registration details, class, date), sets out the specific infringing conduct with evidence, and gives a clear, reasonable deadline for compliance, which matters both for prompting a genuine response and as a documented step if the matter later escalates to formal legal proceedings.
We gather the evidence of infringing use, draft the notice to be legally precise and commercially effective, and track the infringer's response (or lack of one), advising on next steps — including formal suit for infringement or passing off — where the notice alone doesn't resolve the matter.
Our Infringement Notice Services
Infringement Evidence Gathering
Compiling evidence of the unauthorised use — screenshots, product samples, marketing materials, and dates.
Ownership & Registration Verification
Confirming the registered mark's status, class, and specification to ground the notice in an enforceable registration.
Cease-and-Desist Notice Drafting
Drafting a legally precise, commercially effective infringement notice demanding the infringer stop.
Notice Dispatch & Delivery Confirmation
Sending the notice through appropriate channels and confirming delivery for evidentiary purposes.
Response Review & Negotiation
Reviewing the infringer's response, if any, and negotiating a resolution such as a phase-out or licensing arrangement where appropriate.
Follow-Up/Escalation Notice
Issuing a follow-up or escalated notice where the initial notice doesn't prompt compliance.
Litigation Referral Advisory
Advising on and preparing the groundwork for formal infringement/passing-off suit where the notice route is exhausted.
Online Marketplace Takedown Support
Assistance with takedown requests to e-commerce platforms hosting infringing listings using the mark.
Our Process
Evidence Collection
We gather evidence of the unauthorised use, including dates, screenshots, and samples where relevant.
Registration Verification
The registered mark's current status and specification are verified to ensure the notice is grounded correctly.
Notice Drafting
A formal cease-and-desist notice is drafted setting out the rights, the infringing conduct, and a clear compliance deadline.
Dispatch & Tracking
The notice is sent and delivery is confirmed, with the response deadline tracked.
Response Handling
Any response is reviewed and negotiated, or escalation/next steps are advised where there's no satisfactory response.
Why It Matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Found someone using your registered trademark without permission?
Send us what you've found — we'll verify your registration, compile the evidence, and draft the notice.
