IPeritif on Chinese IP in Europe, 25 April, Shanghai

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), in collaboration with its Intellectual Property Working Group (IPWG), is glad to invite you to a new IPeritif titled “Chinese IP in Europe: Cases and Numbers”. The event will be held on 25th April 2025 from 17:30 (China Time) at GioGiò Italian Restaurant, in Shanghai.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

As China continues its rapid technological advancement, its companies are increasingly engaging in intellectual property (IP) disputes and enforcement actions worldwide. Europe, with its strong IP framework and newly established Unified Patent Court (UPC), has become a key battleground for Chinese tech firms.

In this event, we will explore the IP facts and numbers of Chinese companies in Europe and the recent legal cases involving Chinese companies at the Unified Patent Court (UPC), examining their strategies and challenges both as plaintiffs and defendants. Our experts will provide first-hand insights into how Chinese businesses are protecting their innovations in Europe.

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AGENDA

17:00-17:30 Registration

17:30-17:45 Introduction

• Fabio Giacopello, Coordinator of IPWG and Managing Partner at Allasya Law & IP

17:45-18:15 Statistics and main fact of IP presence of Chinese companies in Europe 

• Royal Hu, Head of Patent Team at Allasya Law & IP

18:15-18:45 Chinese Cases at the Unified Patent Court 

• Valentine de le Court, Partner at Osborne Clarke

18:45-19:00 Q&A

19:00-19:30 Networking aperitif

SPEAKERS

Fabio Giacopello 

Coordinator of IPWG and Managing Partner at Allasya Law & IP

Fabio Giacopello is a seasoned IP attorney with extensive experience in international IP law, particularly in China and Europe. As the Coordinator of the IP Working Group (IPWG), he plays a key role in fostering discussions on global IP developments. Fabio will introduce the event, providing an overview of the key themes and the importance of Chinese companies’ engagement with the European IP system.

Royal HU 

Head of Patent Team at Allasya Law & IP

Royal holds advanced degrees from leading Chinese universities, including a Master of Law from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and a Bachelor of Engineering from Nanjing Agricultural University, establishing a strong foundation in both engineering and legal disciplines.

She is a licensed Patent Attorney and Attorney at Law in the People’s Republic of China, having obtained multiple professional certifications, including the PRC Legal Professional Qualification and Senior Compliance Officer certification, demonstrating her broad and in-depth legal and compliance expertise.

Royal brings extensive experience in serving multinational clients in the field of intellectual property, particularly patents. She has a strong track record in patent searches and freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses and maintains a notably high success rate in patent invalidation proceedings. Prior to entering private practice, she worked as a patent engineer at a major internet company, where she gained valuable experience in corporate intellectual property management and strategy.

Valentine de le Court 

Partner at Osborne Clarke, Brussels

Valentine de le Court is a Belgian lawyer and a leading expert in intellectual property law, with a particular focus on cross-border patent litigation and enforcement strategies in Europe. Currently a partner at Osborne Clarke in Brussels, he advises global companies on IP protection and disputes.

From 2014 to 2018, Valentine lived in Shanghai, where he worked for a local IP firm with a strong international department. This experience gave him deep insight into how Chinese companies approach IP protection and enforcement on a global scale. At this event, he will analyze key cases involving Chinese companies before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and discuss what these cases reveal about Chinese corporate IP strategies in Europe.

EVENT DETAILS

• Date: Friday, 25th April 2025
• Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (China time) Registration starts at 5:00 PM
• Format: Offline
• Venue: GioGiò Italian Restaurant | GioGio意大利餐厅
• Address: Maoming North Road 2F, No. 3, Lane 205, Jingan District, Shanghai |上海市静安区茂名北路205弄3号2楼 
• Language: English

Ticket price: 

• CICC Members 180 RMB 
• Non-Members 230 RMB

Refund policy: refunds are available only within 24 hours before the event.

For more information contact us at: sh.events@cameraitacina.com

About the venue

At GioGiò, we invite you on a culinary journey through Puglia, a land rich in flavors, traditions and authenticity. Our menu includes the diverse gastronomic heritage of this enchanting Italian region, from the sun-kissed shores of the Ionian coast, where fresh seafood takes special place, to the rustic landscapes of the Murgia and the charming Valle d’Itria, home of centuries-old culinary traditions.

We are proud of offering you the best of both sea and land. Beyond dining, Giogio’ transforms into a vibrant lounge bar, offering expertly crafted cocktails in a stylish, welcoming atmosphere.

About Intellectual Property Working Group (IPWG)

The IPWG is a business group established within the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, gathering members from a wealth of inter-connected industries across fashion, luxury, F&B, consumer goods, engineering, R&D, university, legal & IP services.

IPWG participants are CICC members willing to join discussions about: IP law & policy, IP protection & enforcement, IP commercialization, science & technology, tech-transfer, R&D, from an academic, industry or consulting position. Cross-IP experts are welcomed, from branding& advertising, finance, banking, privacy, among others.