It demands a cease-and-desist declaration backed by a contractual penalty and a flat-rate fee, and the deadline is short. We check whether the allegation holds up and limit the declaration to what is necessary.
The Association for Social Competition (VSW) warns about advertising claims and missing mandatory information. We check whether the letter is justified and the demands are reasonable.
Crossed-out price, RRP or “up to” discount: the opposing lawyer sets a short deadline and a high amount in dispute. Both are often negotiable.
Old reviews on a taken-over ASIN, missing mandatory information, third-party trademarks in the title: on marketplaces, sellers are often liable for statements they did not make themselves.
Knowledge
In the Knowledge section we explain what a cease-and-desist letter may demand, how to respond correctly and which new obligations are currently being warned about.
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On abmahnsinn.de we track day by day who is currently warning about what: more than 20 topics from price indications to packaging law, and an overview of the known warning associations and bodies.
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Cease-and-desist letters usually give only a few days to two weeks. The pre-drafted cease-and-desist declaration binds you indefinitely, and every further violation can trigger a contractual penalty. So send us the letter today.
Among others, we have already faced:
Not in that form. If there is a violation, usually only a cease-and-desist declaration backed by a contractual penalty prevents court proceedings. But it does not have to be the pre-drafted one: a modified declaration limits scope and contractual penalty to what is legally necessary.
The sender can apply for a preliminary injunction, often without you being heard beforehand. Court costs and further legal fees follow. If the deadline is too short, we ask for an extension or file a protective letter.
Competitors offering similar goods or services to a not insignificant extent, registered business and consumer associations, and chambers (§ 8 para. 3 UWG). If the sender lacks standing or the letter is abusive (§ 8c UWG), it is ineffective.
Nothing. The check is free of charge and non-binding. Costs only arise if you instruct us, and we tell you in advance. If the letter was unjustified, the sender must reimburse your legal costs up to the amount of their own claim (§ 13 para. 5 UWG).
Send us your cease-and-desist letter. A specialised lawyer will review it and call you back promptly.
