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Practice · Chapter One

IP, Technology, AI Act and Data Protection.

We advise software vendors, fintechs, AI startups and enterprises on the new EU regulatory stack: AI Act, DORA, NIS2, MiCA, plus the established framework of GDPR, trade-secrets, trademarks, SaaS contracts. Where regulation outpaces business — we are at the front.

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Scope of services

AI Act prohibitions are in force since 2 February 2025; high-risk requirements apply from 2 August 2026.

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How we work

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You describe

Send your situation in 5–10 sentences via form or call.

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Partner reviews

A partner — not a junior — reads it within 2 business hours.

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Scope & fee

We propose the scope, timeline, and fee — before any commitment.

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Engagement

Work begins only after you approve the engagement letter.

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Lead team for this practice

Jakub Górski
Analyst-Author · Adwokat
IP / TMT / AI Act / DORA
Bar admissionAdwokat, ORA Warszawa
SpecialisationAI Act, DORA, GDPR, Trademarks
LanguagesPolish, English

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Key jurisdictions

Most common cross-border matters in this practice arrive from:

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Frequently asked questions

When do AI Act high-risk obligations begin?

AI Act prohibitions (e.g., social scoring) apply from 2 February 2025. General-purpose AI obligations apply from 2 August 2025. High-risk system requirements (conformity assessment, technical documentation, post-market monitoring) apply from 2 August 2026. We map every AI system against Annex III before the deadline.

Who must comply with DORA?

DORA applies to financial entities — banks, investment firms, insurance, payment institutions, crypto-asset service providers — and critical ICT third-party providers. Application is from 17 January 2025. Penalties include 1% of daily worldwide turnover for delays. We complete the ICT risk framework, register of information, and TLPT (threat-led penetration testing) coordination.

How quickly must a data breach be reported under GDPR?

To UODO (data protection authority): within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, where likely to result in risk to rights and freedoms. To affected individuals: without undue delay, where high risk. The 72 hours starts from awareness, not from incident occurrence. We coordinate the response across legal, technical and PR teams within hours.

Discuss your matter with a partner

Describe the situation briefly. A partner — not a junior associate — will respond within 2 business hours.