Maria Takova

EDUCATION

• 2017 – 2022 — Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Law degree.
• 2012 – 2017 — “Vasil Dechev” Secondary School, Chepelare.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Since 2024 — Lawyer, Sofia Bar Association.
• Lawyer at “Gospodinov & Genchev” — works on cases in the field of trademarks, copyright and tourism.
• Part of two successfully concluded opposition proceedings before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
• Drafts and reviews a wide range of commercial contracts, combining litigation with out-of-court dispute settlement and contract negotiations.
• Has worked on cases involving the protection of copyright and intellectual property rights online.
• Developing a specialization in consumer law, the Digital Services Act (DSA) and artificial intelligence regulations.
• 2023 – 2024 — In-house Counsel at “Gospodinov & Genchev” Law Firm.
• 10.2019 – 09.2020 — Legal Associate at “Vasileva and Karakoleva” Law Firm.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Part of the team of the Youth Center “Teenage Spirit”, Chepelare.
• Participation in international projects related to global education and global citizenship, aimed at achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Participation in Amnesty International trainings on human rights.