Monika specializes in IP law. She advises on the protection of all types of intellectual property rights, legal aspects of IT, as well as on data and privacy protection.
Monika has nearly a decade of experience in advising on IP and IT issues, personal data protection and corporate law. She has participated in many M&A projects concerning companies from the entertainment/media, IT and FMCG sector, among others.
She focuses on design protection, copyright and know-how, with a particular emphasis on trademarks.
Monika has been recognised in the 2020, 2021 and 2022 editions of the World Trademark Review (WTR 1000) - The World's Leading Trademark Professionals ranking.
She is a member of professional international organisations, including the WIPO List of Neutrals (Arbitration and Mediation Center), and the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI).
Monika is also an author of a number of publications on IP law and data protection, and a lecturer at many professional conferences such as INTA and the AIPPI Congress.
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
The Polish IP market is undergoing dynamic changes due to the growing awareness of the value of intellectual property and increasing digitalisation of companies. With new technological solutions being implemented every day, IP is becoming the core issue for businesses.
I keep up to date with complex IP and IT regulations and support my clients at every stage of their business, offering them innovative and creative legal advice for every challenge they may face.
"Monika Gaczkowska puts in sparkling performances when tackling tricky disputes and is equally adept in the commercialisation space."
"Monika Gaczkowska is proactive, takes the initiative on legal points that may have slipped under the radar."
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Retail and Consumer
Polish consumer watchdog has an eye on unfair complaint processes and future AI use
Entrepreneurs should remember that the complaint procedure may not limit consumer rights
26/04/2023
Dark Patterns
Permanent promotions mislead consumers, says Poland's consumer protection watchdog
Promotions cannot be advertised without time limits as it can create a false impression in consumers and constitute dark pattern
04/04/2023
Retail and Consumer
Polish consumer watchdog targets e-commerce in the entertainment industry
Companies must pay attention to whether they communicate online with the consumer in a comprehensive manner
22/03/2023
Dark Patterns
Dark patterns and sustainability remain a target for Poland's consumer protection authority
Entrepreneurs in Poland need to be aware that consumer protection probes and proceedings are not slowing down
15/02/2023
Intellectual property
Hosting third-party products could make online marketplaces liable for trade mark infringement
CJEU opens way for national courts to find website operators liable for trade mark infringement by third-party products
02/02/2023
Tech, Media and Comms
Space race in the telecoms industry? How satellites may change Europe's telco landscape
Satellite communications networks have the potential to alter drastically the telecommunications landscape
30/01/2023
Retail and Consumer
What's new in the fashion industry? The view from Poland
The fashion industry as a big, fast-growing sector faces a range of regulatory challenges in 2023
30/01/2023
Tech, Media and Comms
A new reality dawns for Polish e-commerce in 2023
Businesses and consumers in Poland will need to adjust to the implementation of three new European regulations
10/01/2023
Retail and Consumer
Poland's Office of Competition and Consumer Protection investigates 'dark patterns'
Entrepreneurs can be fined up to 10% of their turnover for violating the collective interests of consumers
19/12/2022
Digitalisation
Will AI be a game changer for the sports industry?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly used in sport, but it is not yet clear how looming regulation will affect the sector
02/08/2022
