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IT
Software house, SaaS, outsourcing, consulting. Every IT model plays by different rules. B2B contracts, rights to the code, the AI Act, NIS2, ISO 27001. You don't need to explain to us how SaaS differs from a software house.
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You have a product to build, a market to win, and regulations that either accelerate you or hold you back. We design a legal architecture that works together with your business. Not alongside it.
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E-commerce
Terms and conditions, marketing consents, influencers, reviews, Omnibus, DSA. Each of these areas can either build buyer trust or draw the attention of UOKiK. With us, you can scale your store without legal downtime.
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Industry
MedTech
Classifying a medical device can push a launch back by half a year. EHDS turns patient data into a business asset, if the architecture is ready. Patient data processed in the cloud is not a technical matter. It's the legal architecture you build before your first agreement with a healthcare provider.
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Industry
GameDev
Every studio reaches a moment when it stops being a project and becomes a company with IP. Trademark, trade dress, and copyright working together as a strategy, not as separate documents. This is a moment worth getting ahead of, not chasing after your first success.
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FinTech
European regulation doesn't have to be a brake on the growth of your financial product.
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Our case studies
Toggl achieved ISO 27001
Enterprise clients have one requirement before they sign a contract with a SaaS vendor: an information security certificate. For Toggl, an Estonian provider of time-tracking tools with thousands of clients globally, ISO 27001 was the ticket to larger contracts and faster negotiations.
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The LSK token can operate
MiCA took effect and put a fundamental question to every Web3 project operating in Europe: under the new law, what exactly is your token? The wrong answer means costly licenses, capital reserves, and ongoing regulatory oversight, or leaving the EU market altogether.
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Michał Skrzywanek
Partner · Founder
Jędrzej Stępniowski
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Knowledge in practice
Cybersecurity12 March 2026
Key facts about NIS2, the directive changing the rules of cybersecurity
The NIS2 Directive, implemented in Poland via the amended National Cybersecurity System Act, requires essential and important entities to self-identify and implement risk management measures.
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3 March 2026
Legal challenges of gamedev through the eyes of more than 300 industry practitioners.
The Polish video game industry keeps growing, and with its professionalization come complex regulatory challenges that call for concrete solutions rather than academic debate.
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Cybersecurity9 December 2025
Report: a revolution in CyberSec, the NIS2 Directive 2026
The NIS2 Directive introduces a revolution in cybersecurity. We wrote a report to help you safely prepare for this revolution.
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Cybersecurity11 November 2024
The NIS 2 Directive and the amendment to the uKSC
The European Union is paying increasing attention to cybersecurity in the Member States. The new NIS 2 Directive replaces NIS 1, expanding the scope of regulated entities.
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Telemedicine and Medtech11 September 2024
The Code of Medical Ethics reimagined. What changes await physicians?
In the face of dynamic social and technological changes affecting the medical sector, updating ethical standards is becoming a necessity. This has also been recognized by representatives of the medical professional self-governing body, as reflected in the recently adopted amendment to the Code of Medical Ethics.
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Civil law28 August 2024
The family foundation: what it is and who should take an interest in it
A new institution introduced into the Polish legal system in 2023, the family foundation, has recently been attracting a great deal of interest. In this article we describe the most important rules governing how this new entity operates and answer some questions about it.
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GDPR19 August 2024
How to prepare for implementing the Whistleblower Protection Act from a GDPR perspective?
Implementing the Whistleblower Protection Act is a key step toward building transparency within a company. Like every new process, the reporting system must be verified for GDPR compliance.
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Telemedicine and Medtech10 July 2024
Advertising medical services: what is allowed and what is prohibited under the advertising ban on medical entities?
Advertising medical services can bring many benefits, but in healthcare it is full of legal pitfalls. Before investing in marketing for your medical facility, make sure it complies with the law.
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dotbusiness4 July 2024
International Desk at dotlaw: support for your global ventures
In today's globalized world, developing international projects requires not only excellent knowledge of your own market, but also the ability to navigate foreign legal realities.
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dotbusiness21 June 2024
The multiplicity of ICT systems within the meaning of the Act on the National Court Register and the lack of interoperability
A discussion of the negative consequences faced by a party seeking to amend an entry in the National Court Register due to the lack of legally required interoperability between several ICT systems.
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dotbusiness10 April 2024
The AI Act has been adopted! A new chapter in the regulation of artificial intelligence.
In recent years, awareness of the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society and the economy has become increasingly widespread.
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dotbusiness14 March 2024
Protecting intellectual property through the Customs Office: how to fight counterfeits beyond e-commerce?
Counterfeiting is dangerous for the economy, for individuals, and for intellectual property rights holders alike. As global trade continues to grow, the counterfeiting of goods is becoming an increasingly common phenomenon. Contrary to what one might think, this phenomenon is not limited to luxury goods.
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dotbusiness13 March 2024
The mechanism for reporting illegal content under the DSA, notice & action
We continue our series on the Digital Services Act (DSA). This time we look at the notice and action procedure for reporting illegal content, which under the DSA applies to hosting service providers.
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Cybersecurity22 February 2024
Check whether you are a hosting service provider and what obligations the DSA imposes on you
The Digital Services Act (DSA) enters into force on 17 February 2024 and covers intermediary service providers, including hosting providers, who face new obligations to combat illegal content.
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dotbusiness8 February 2024
A new era of employment. What will the directive on improving working conditions in platform work change?
The EU is shaping a new regulatory framework for platform work. A directive aimed at improving the conditions of people employed through online platforms is now at an advanced stage.
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dotbusiness25 January 2024
Transparency obligations of VLOPs
What is the Digital Services Act? As we have mentioned many times, the Digital Services Act (DSA) is a new EU regulation whose primary goal is to create a safer online environment for users and providers of digital services.
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dotbusiness18 December 2023
DSA/DMA, what is it all about? Part II
In the last article, we discussed the objectives and scope of the DMA, the Digital Markets Act. This time we explore the DSA, the Digital Services Act, which regulates the Internet in parallel.
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dotbusiness18 December 2023
Dark patterns in the DSA
New obligations under the Digital Services Act take effect in February, including rules on deceptive interfaces (dark patterns), reflecting the growing role of individual rights online.
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dotbusiness18 December 2023
Get Ready for the Digital Revolution! Who is subject to the Digital Services Act?
The Digital Services Act ("DSA") marks a regulatory milestone for online service providers. It introduces a range of obligations for businesses operating in the online space.
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DSA/DMA, what's it all about? Part I
In autumn 2022, the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) entered into force. We explain why the new rules were adopted and what they mean for online platforms and users.
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dotbusiness18 December 2023
Artificial intelligence in law: how does AI affect legal systems and dispute resolution?
For several years, new technologies have played a growing role in legal systems, especially the judiciary. The pandemic accelerated digitization in courts and in lawyers' daily work.
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Artificial Intelligence in Law: How AI Affects Legal Systems and Dispute Resolution, Part II
As we noted in the previous part of this article, artificial intelligence (AI) is having an ever greater impact on how the justice system operates.
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dotbusiness18 December 2023
Fraud related to trademark registration
The easiest way to legally protect a trademark (such as a logo) is to register it. Unfortunately, fraudsters increasingly target applicants with fake fee demands. Learn how to protect yourself.
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dotbusiness18 December 2023
5 changes in labor law for 2023
The new year brings many changes, including in labor law. They affect key areas such as employee sobriety testing and the regulation of remote work.
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dotbusiness18 December 2023
Establishing a healthcare provider step by step
Medical activity in Poland is strictly regulated. Every healthcare provider must meet the requirements of the Medical Activity Act and obtain entry in the relevant register.
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dotbusiness18 December 2023
A Customer Satisfaction Survey Only With Consent? Are You Sure?
In January, reports claimed that an email asking customers to review purchased products is marketing requiring the recipient's consent. We examine the court ruling behind this claim.
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dotbusiness18 December 2023
The Omnibus Directive: how will it affect traders' obligations and consumers' rights?
The end of the year is peak shopping season. Black Friday has just passed, and holiday sales tempt us with steep discounts. New consumer rights and trader obligations are coming.
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dotbusiness18 December 2023
Changes to consumer regulations for healthcare providers
On 1 January 2023, changes to consumer protection law came into force. Beyond the widely discussed rules for online sellers, they also carry significant consequences for healthcare providers.
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dotbusiness12 December 2023
A New Year in personal data transfers to third countries. What do you need to know about it?
In July 2020, the Court of Justice of the EU ruled in Schrems II that transfers of personal data to the United States based on the so-called Privacy Shield were inadmissible.
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dotbusiness12 December 2023
The Simple Joint-Stock Company: What Is It, Really?
The Simple Joint-Stock Company is a new legal structure, already familiar on the European market, that makes the rules for limited liability and joint-stock companies more flexible.
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artificial intelligence12 December 2023
DALL.E and licensing: how do you use DALL.E 2?
In our previous post we described how DALL.E 2 works. Thanks to DALL.E 2, you can create new graphics and images and modify existing ones based on a text description.
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dotbusiness12 December 2023
Ideas and concepts in copyright law
When we think of copyright, we often associate it with protecting ideas or innovative concepts. Contrary to these associations, however, ideas and concepts are not protected by copyright.
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dotbusiness12 December 2023
How to label commercial partnerships?
Do you blog, share Instagram stories, or run a YouTube channel? If you are an influencer entering into commercial partnerships, you must label your advertising materials correctly.
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dotbusiness12 December 2023
Using artificial intelligence to create game graphics
Interest in the use of artificial intelligence grows year by year, and new possibilities keep emerging. AI programs automate many time-consuming tasks and speed up work processes.
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Gaming12 December 2023
Game Mechanics versus Ideas and Concepts in Copyright Law
The procedures and rules of a given game are often referred to as game mechanics. Game mechanics are a description of the game's goal and the rules for achieving it.
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dotbusiness12 December 2023
DALL·E 2, or How Artificial Intelligence Creates Graphics and Images?
Artificial intelligence algorithms are increasingly used and even offered as SaaS platforms available to anyone interested. Interest in artificial intelligence grows year by year.
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dotbusiness11 December 2023
Trademarks, or how to use a logo safely?
Running your own business and wondering how to protect your company logo? Do you display your clients' logos on your website? Learn what trademarks are and how to use a logo safely.
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dotbusiness11 December 2023
Music. How to safely use music in your works?
The use of music in a film, video, or presentation makes the work more engaging. Learn how to safely use another creator's music without exposing yourself to legal risks.
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dotbusiness11 December 2023
How to quote safely?
Do you write blog posts, record videos, or plan to write your own book? Learn how to safely quote other authors' texts, photos, and videos in your own work.
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dotbusiness11 December 2023
Photographs, or How to Safely Use Stock Photos?
Each of us has wondered about using someone else's photo in a post or presentation. Learn how stock photo libraries work and how to use their resources safely.
Read moredotbusiness11 December 2023
The end of the state of epidemic emergency. What changed on 1 July 2023?
On 1 July 2023 the so-called state of epidemic emergency was lifted, which in many cases means a return to the rules that applied before the pandemic.
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dotbusiness11 December 2023
A yellow card from Steam for AI in video games
Solutions and tools based on artificial intelligence have become hugely popular in video game development in recent months. Over 94% of IT specialists in Poland already use such tools.
Read moreUncategorized4 July 2023
"State of epidemic emergency" over as of 1 July
As of 1 July 2023, the "state of epidemic emergency" in Poland has been lifted. We highlight the key changes for employers, court hearings, and tax deadlines.
Read morepolish law4 July 2023
“Epidemic emergency” over as of July 1st
As of July 1, 2023, the so-called "state of epidemic emergency" in Poland is lifted, which in many cases means a return to the regular rules. We highlight the changes we believe are most relevant.
Read moreUncategorized27 March 2023
Five Changes in Polish Labor Law for 2023
The new year has brought numerous changes to labor law in Poland, covering areas such as employee sobriety testing and the introduction of comprehensive new rules on remote work.
Read morepolish law27 March 2023
5 changes in the Polish labour law for 2023
The new year has brought numerous changes to employment regulations in Poland, from sobriety checks of employees to fully fledged rules on remote work.
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