Document background
A Business Cease and Desist Letter under Dutch law (sommatie) is a crucial legal instrument used when one business entity needs to formally demand another to stop specific activities that are causing harm or violating legal rights. This document is typically employed when informal resolution attempts have failed but before initiating formal legal proceedings in Dutch courts. The letter must comply with Dutch civil law requirements and typically includes detailed descriptions of the offensive conduct, citations of relevant laws, specific demands, and clear deadlines. It serves multiple purposes: formally documenting the grievance, providing official notice to the offending party, and establishing a legal paper trail that may be important in subsequent court proceedings. This type of document is particularly relevant in cases involving intellectual property infringement, unfair competition, breach of contract, or other business-related disputes where immediate cessation of specific activities is sought.
