Software & Source Code Piracy Demands

[COMPANY NAME / LAW FIRM] [Address] [Email / Phone] [Date] VIA CERTIFIED MAIL, EMAIL, AND HAND DELIVERY [Former Employee Name] [Address] [New Employer Name] [Address] Attn: General Counsel Re: Misappropriation of Trade Secrets and Copyright Infringement Demand for Immediate Preservation and Cease and Desist Dear [Former Employee] and [New Employer]: This firm represents [Company], a software company specializing in [description]. [Former Employee] was employed by [Company] as [Title] from [Start Date] until [Termination Date]. CONFIDENTIALITY OBLIGATIONS During employment, [Former Employee] had access to [Company]'s proprietary source code, algorithms, customer data, and technical documentation. [Former Employee] signed an Employment Agreement and Confidentiality Agreement dated [Date], copies of which are enclosed, acknowledging that all work product belongs to [Company] and agreeing not to disclose or use confidential information after employment ends. TRADE SECRET MISAPPROPRIATION We have evidence that [Former Employee] copied [Company]'s proprietary source code and related materials prior to departure and has used or disclosed this information to [New Employer]. Specifically: 1. Access logs show [Former Employee] downloaded [X] GB of source code on [Date], days before resignation 2. [Former Employee] accessed repositories not related to assigned duties 3. [Company]'s [specific technology/feature] has appeared in [New Employer]'s recently released [Product] 4. [Additional evidence if available] This conduct constitutes misappropriation under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (18 U.S.C. 1836) and [State] trade secret law. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT [Company]'s source code is protected by copyright and registered with the U.S. Copyright Office (Registration No. [TX________]). Unauthorized copying, use, and creation of derivative works infringes [Company]'s exclusive rights under 17 U.S.C. 106. LEGAL EXPOSURE [Former Employee] and [New Employer] face exposure to: - Trade secret damages including actual loss, unjust enrichment, and exemplary damages up to 2x for willful misappropriation (DTSA) - Copyright statutory damages up to $150,000 per work for willful infringement - Injunctive relief including product recalls and development cessation - Attorney fees under both DTSA and Copyright Act - Potential criminal prosecution under DTSA (up to 10 years imprisonment) IMMEDIATE DEMANDS Within seven (7) days of this letter: 1. PRESERVATION: Preserve all evidence including [Former Employee]'s devices, accounts, emails, and any materials containing [Company] information. Litigation hold notice is hereby given. 2. CEASE ALL USE: Immediately cease all use of [Company]'s proprietary information in any products, services, or development activities. 3. RETURN/DESTRUCTION: Return all [Company] materials in [Former Employee]'s possession and certify destruction of any copies. 4. FORENSIC EXAMINATION: Allow a neutral forensic examiner to image [Former Employee]'s devices and accounts to determine the scope of misappropriation. 5. CONTACT COUNSEL: Contact the undersigned to discuss resolution before we are compelled to seek emergency injunctive relief. Failure to comply will result in immediate filing of a federal lawsuit seeking TRO, preliminary injunction, and expedited discovery. Very truly yours, [Attorney Name] Counsel for [Company] cc: [Company] Enclosures: Employment Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement

[SOFTWARE COMPANY] [Address] [Email / Phone] [Date] [Company Name] [Address] Attn: IT Director / CTO / General Counsel Re: License Compliance - [Software Product Name] License Agreement dated [Date] Account/Customer ID: [Number] Dear [Recipient]: [Software Company] has identified a potential license compliance issue regarding [Company]'s use of [Product Name]. YOUR LICENSE According to our records, [Company] holds the following license(s): - Product: [Product Name] [Version] - License Type: [Perpetual/Subscription/Enterprise] - Licensed Users/Seats: [Number] - Licensed Locations: [Locations if applicable] - License Term: [Dates] - Annual Maintenance: [Status] COMPLIANCE CONCERN Our monitoring systems and/or audit of publicly available information indicates that [Company] may be: [ ] Using the software on more devices than licensed ([X] detected vs. [Y] licensed) [ ] Exceeding licensed user count ([X] active users vs. [Y] licensed) [ ] Using the software at unlicensed locations [ ] Continuing use after license expiration [ ] Using features not included in the licensed edition [ ] Distributing or sublicensing without authorization Under Section [X] of your License Agreement, [Company] agreed to [specific license restriction]. Our information suggests this limitation may not be observed. AUDIT RIGHTS Section [X] of the License Agreement grants [Software Company] the right to audit [Company]'s use of the software upon reasonable notice. We hereby provide notice of our intent to conduct a license compliance audit. RESOLUTION OPTIONS To resolve this matter efficiently, we offer the following options: Option A - Self-Audit: Complete the enclosed License Compliance Certification within 30 days. If over-deployment is confirmed, purchase additional licenses at standard pricing plus [X]% compliance fee. Option B - Independent Audit: Allow an independent auditor to verify deployment. If compliant, [Software Company] bears audit cost. If non-compliant, [Company] bears audit cost plus license true-up. Option C - Enterprise License Upgrade: Upgrade to an Enterprise License Agreement covering all current and anticipated use at a negotiated rate, resolving compliance concerns prospectively. FAILURE TO COOPERATE If [Company] does not respond within 30 days or refuses to cooperate with audit, [Software Company] will: 1. Terminate [Company]'s license rights under Section [X] 2. Pursue copyright infringement claims with statutory damages up to $150,000 per work 3. Seek injunctive relief prohibiting continued software use 4. Pursue breach of contract damages We prefer to resolve this matter cooperatively. Please contact [Name] at [Phone/Email] to discuss compliance options. Sincerely, [Name] [Title] License Compliance Department Enclosure: License Compliance Certification Form

[SOFTWARE COMPANY / LAW FIRM] [Address] [Email / Phone] [Date] VIA EMAIL AND CERTIFIED MAIL [Defendant Name/Company] [Address] Re: Violation of Digital Millennium Copyright Act Section 1201 Distribution of Circumvention Tools for [Software Name] Dear [Recipient]: We represent [Software Company], developer and copyright owner of [Software Name], enterprise software used by [description of use/industry]. DMCA SECTION 1201 VIOLATIONS It has come to our attention that you are distributing tools designed to circumvent the technological protection measures protecting [Software Name]. Specifically: - Website: [URL] - Product: "[Crack/Keygen Name]" - Description: [How advertised - "generates valid license keys," "bypasses activation," etc.] [Software Name] employs technological measures including [describe protection - license key validation, online activation, hardware fingerprinting, encryption] to control access to the copyrighted software and prevent unauthorized copying. Your distribution of circumvention tools violates multiple provisions of the DMCA: 17 U.S.C. 1201(a)(2): Trafficking in technology primarily designed to circumvent access controls 17 U.S.C. 1201(b)(1): Trafficking in technology primarily designed to circumvent copy protection LEGAL CONSEQUENCES DMCA violations carry severe civil and criminal penalties: CIVIL (17 U.S.C. 1203): - Statutory damages: $200 to $2,500 per act of circumvention - Actual damages and profits - Injunctive relief - Impoundment and destruction of circumvention tools - Attorney fees and costs CRIMINAL (17 U.S.C. 1204): - First offense: Up to $500,000 fine and 5 years imprisonment - Subsequent offense: Up to $1,000,000 fine and 10 years imprisonment Additionally, you may be liable for contributory copyright infringement for the infringing copies made using your tools. DEMAND Within five (5) days of this letter: 1. REMOVE all circumvention tools, keygens, cracks, patches, and related materials for [Software Name] from your website and any other distribution channels 2. DISABLE any download links and delete all copies in your possession 3. PRESERVE records of downloads, sales, and distribution for potential litigation 4. PROVIDE a written statement confirming compliance and identifying any third parties to whom you distributed the tools 5. CEASE all development, distribution, and promotion of circumvention tools targeting [Software Company]'s products ONGOING MONITORING We actively monitor for circumvention tools targeting our products. Any continued or resumed distribution will result in immediate legal action without further notice. This matter has been referred to our outside litigation counsel with authorization to file suit if compliance is not confirmed by [Deadline Date]. Regards, [Name] [Title/Counsel]