A Request to Cease and Desist is a legal demand sent by a party (the sender) to another party (the recipient) to stop performing an activity that is deemed to be illegal or infringing upon the rights of the sender. It is a formal assertion that the recipient is engaging in illegal activity or infringing upon the sender's rights, and that the recipient must desist from such activity immediately. There are two types of Request to Cease and Desist: a cease and desist letter, and a cease and desist order. A cease and desist letter is a written demand that the recipient stop infringing upon the sender's rights or engaging in illegal activities. It provides the recipient with a warning that any continued activity will result in legal action. The letter should outline the sender's rights, the recipient's infringing activities, and the consequences of any continued infringing activities. A cease and desist order is an order issued by a court that requires the recipient to stop engaging in the activities in question. The order is enforceable by law and can be used to hold the recipient liable for any damages caused by the infringing activities. It also serves as a warning that further illegal activities could result in more serious legal consequences.