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IT LAW LAWYER IN PLOVDIV

IT law

Lawyer Miroslav Mirchev is an IT law lawyer in Plovdiv. He advises and represents software companies, start-ups, freelancers and IT specialists, online shops and platforms, as well as commissioners of IT projects in the drafting and negotiation of software development and IT services contracts, in the legal set-up of e-commerce, in cybersecurity and security incidents, and in the use of electronic signatures and trust services.

IT projects and online businesses rarely fail because of the technology; more often it is unclear arrangements: who owns the code, what has been accepted, who is liable in the event of an outage or a data breach. Putting these matters in proper legal form in good time protects both parties from costly disputes.

These services are sought by software companies and start-ups, freelancers and IT specialists, online shops and platforms, and commissioners of IT projects. The most common questions concern development and maintenance contracts, general terms and consumer rights, cyber incidents and electronic signatures.

ИТ право: договори, електронна търговия и киберсигурност

Services in the field of IT law

IT law

Software development and maintenance contracts

Development, maintenance and IT consulting services: scope, acceptance, time limits and liability.

IT law

Website development contract

A bespoke website: scope, acceptance, rights to the site and maintenance.

IT law

IT outsourcing and outstaffing contracts

Commissioning IT activities from an external contractor or hiring a team and specialists.

When you need an IT law lawyer

  • when you commission or carry out the development of software, a website or an application
  • when you want to settle the rights to the source code and the finished product
  • when you offer software as a service (SaaS) and need general terms and a service level agreement (SLA)
  • when you are launching an online shop or platform and need general terms and policies
  • when you work as a freelancer or IT specialist and want to protect your rights and remuneration
  • when you have suffered a security breach or a cyber incident
  • when you need to meet cybersecurity requirements for your business
  • when you want to conclude contracts with an electronic signature and be sure of their validity

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns the code when a developer writes it under a contract?
As a rule, the copyright in software belongs to its author, and where it is created under an employment relationship or a contract, the rights may be transferred to the employer or the commissioner. The contract should therefore clearly provide for the transfer of the rights, their scope and their duration.
What should a software development contract contain?
The subject matter and scope of the work, time limits and milestones, acceptance conditions, remuneration, rights to the result, confidentiality, maintenance and liability for defects and delay.
What are the general terms of an online shop, and are they mandatory?
General terms govern the relationship with consumers (ordering, prices, delivery, returns, complaints). The trader must provide consumers with the information required by law before the contract is concluded, so it is advisable for the terms to be clear and compliant with the law.
What rights do consumers have when buying online?
In distance contracts, consumers have the right to withdraw from the contract within a certain period without giving a reason, as well as the right to information and to make a complaint where the goods do not conform to the contract. The specific periods and exceptions depend on the type of goods or services.
What should I do in the event of a cyber incident or a data breach?
First, the incident is contained and the evidence is preserved. Then it is assessed whether there is an obligation to notify the competent authorities and the persons affected, and whether contractual obligations have been breached. It is therefore important to seek legal help right at the start.
Am I required to comply with cybersecurity requirements?
Depending on the activity and the size of the business, there may be special requirements for security measures and incident notification, for example for providers of essential and important services. It needs to be assessed whether you fall within scope.
Is an electronic signature valid, and what types are there?
Electronic signatures are simple, advanced and qualified. A qualified electronic signature has the force of a handwritten signature, while the others are assessed according to the type of document and the evidence of authenticity.
How do I protect my rights as a freelancer in the event of non-payment or a dispute over remuneration?
A written contract with a clear description of the tasks, the time limit and the payment is the best protection. In the event of non-payment, a demand letter is sent, and if payment is still not made, the matter is resolved through the courts.