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CICC Members’ Meeting in Eastern China 16.05

Shanghai
16 May 2025
The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to the CICC Members' Meeting in Eastern China, scheduled for Friday, 16th May 2025.  The event will be held at Casa Ferrari in Shanghai and will start at 08:30 (Chinese time) with the registration.   EVENT DETAILS Venue: Casa Ferrari (No.77 North Shanxi Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai City, 上海市静安区山西北路77号)  Date and time: 16 May 2025, 08:30 am – 11:00 am (China time) Language: English Format: Offline   REGISTER HERE   AGENDA Giuliano Martini, Deputy Director, ITA-ICE Agency Shanghai Donato Morea, Head of China and East Asia, SACE Gianni Di Giovanni, European Chamber of Commerce in China 10:00–10:10 CICC Updates Empowering Italian Enterprises in China: CCIC’s Actions, Vision, and Key Outcomes, Including Parliamentary Hearing and Business Sentiment Survey Insights by Lorenzo Riccardi, Chairman, China-Italy Chamber of Commerce 10:10–10:20 CICC Activities: Shanghai, Zhejiang & Anhui by Mauro Maggioni, Vice-Chairman of CICC Eastern China 10:20–10:25 CICC Activities: Suzhou & Jiangsu by Davide Angelibusi, CICC Board Member – Jiangsu Area 10:25–10:40 Open Forum – Q&A Interactive session for members to raise questions and provide feedback. 10:40–10:45 Closing Remarks & Next Steps by Lorenzo Riccardi, Chairman, China-Italy Chamber of Commerce Summary of key takeaways and next steps for CICC members. 10:45–11:00 Networking Session Informal networking and wrap-up. KEYNOTE SPEAKER      Weisi Xie is the Shanghai Director at the Economist Intelligence Corporate Network (EICN), and is responsible for engaging with top executives in the region on key economic and political issues as well as industry-specific analysis to support their businesses in the dynamic Chinese market. Mr Xie served as an Assistant Professor of Economics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University before joining EICN. As a trained trade economist, his teaching and research mainly focused on the fields of international trade, industrial economics and economic development, with a particular emphasis on China’s economy in a global perspective. He also possesses extensive expertise in the non-profit sector through work experience with think tanks and international organisations, including the Shanghai Institute for National Economy and the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland, where he contributed to multiple government counselling projects and policy studies. His work has appeared in leading academic journals as well as major economic policy publications. Mr Xie has a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a B.A. in International Business from Southwestern University of Finance and Economics.   About CICC Members’ Meeting in Eastern China The CICC Members’ Meeting in Eastern China is an important moment for confrontation and exchange of insights between CICC Members and the CICC Board of Directors.   The event is open ONLY to CICC Members and approval is needed - Participation is free of charge   For further information send an email to sh.events@cameraitacina.com   About the venue: CASA FERRARI In September 2021, Ferrari opened “Casa Ferrari” in Shanghai, an exclusive new concept location to further enhance the quality services and experiences offered to all of the marque’s customers and partners. Also hosting Shanghai’s Tailor Made Centre, “Casa Ferrari” continues the long-standing tradition of car customisation and personalisation that began in Maranello in the 1950s through a fresh new design which gives full expression to the elegance and luxury always associated with the brand. The location of the Xintai 1920 Mansion on the north bank of the Suzhou Creek, is one of the most vibrant spots in the city. The building was converted from an old textile warehouse and has been placed under historic preservation. The original design combines both Chinese and Western architecture styles from the 1920s, which have been accentuated to provide an even more timeless charm whilst respecting tradition and heritage. The name “casa” meaning “home” in Italian was chosen to reflect the intimate environment that Ferrari intends to create through business and social gatherings of all types. An extensive display area, an owners’ lounge together with  Shanghai’s Tailor Made Centre provide the perfect backdrop for customers and business partners to meet and relax surrounded by facilities of the highest standards. The Tailor Made Centre now offers a more extensive array of specification options for fabrics, leathers, woods, colours and finishes able to meet endless preferences of  Ferrari owners.  The addition of a  Ferrari Atelier space allows for  dedicated range specifications. Following the opening of the first Tailor Made Centre in Maranello in 2011, Ferrari opened Tailor Made Centre Shanghai in 2014 – the first one in the world outside of Italy – followed by New York in 2019. As the only Ferrari Tailor Made Centre in Asia Pacific, it is exclusively dedicated to bringing professional customisation from Maranello featuring three collections which serve as the starting point for the Tailor Made Programme.

CICC Members’ Meeting in Eastern China 16.05

Shanghai
16 May 2025
The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to the CICC Members' Meeting in Eastern China, scheduled for Friday, 16th May 2025.  The event will be held at Casa Ferrari in Shanghai and will start at 08:30 (Chinese time) with the registration.   EVENT DETAILS Venue: Casa Ferrari (No.77 North Shanxi Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai City, 上海市静安区山西北路77号)  Date and time: 16 May 2025, 08:30 am – 11:00 am (China time) Language: English Format: Offline   REGISTER HERE   AGENDA 8:30-9:00 Registration 9:00-11:00 CICC Members’ Meeting Eastern China   About CICC Members’ Meeting in Eastern China The CICC Members’ Meeting in Eastern China is an important moment for confrontation and exchange of insights between CICC Members and the CICC Board of Directors.   The event is open ONLY to CICC Members and approval is needed - Participation is free of charge   For further information send an email to sh.events@cameraitacina.com   About the venue: CASA FERRARI In September 2021, Ferrari opened “Casa Ferrari” in Shanghai, an exclusive new concept location to further enhance the quality services and experiences offered to all of the marque’s customers and partners. Also hosting Shanghai’s Tailor Made Centre, “Casa Ferrari” continues the long-standing tradition of car customisation and personalisation that began in Maranello in the 1950s through a fresh new design which gives full expression to the elegance and luxury always associated with the brand. The location of the Xintai 1920 Mansion on the north bank of the Suzhou Creek, is one of the most vibrant spots in the city. The building was converted from an old textile warehouse and has been placed under historic preservation. The original design combines both Chinese and Western architecture styles from the 1920s, which have been accentuated to provide an even more timeless charm whilst respecting tradition and heritage. The name “casa” meaning “home” in Italian was chosen to reflect the intimate environment that Ferrari intends to create through business and social gatherings of all types. An extensive display area, an owners’ lounge together with  Shanghai’s Tailor Made Centre provide the perfect backdrop for customers and business partners to meet and relax surrounded by facilities of the highest standards. The Tailor Made Centre now offers a more extensive array of specification options for fabrics, leathers, woods, colours and finishes able to meet endless preferences of  Ferrari owners.  The addition of a  Ferrari Atelier space allows for  dedicated range specifications. Following the opening of the first Tailor Made Centre in Maranello in 2011, Ferrari opened Tailor Made Centre Shanghai in 2014 – the first one in the world outside of Italy – followed by New York in 2019. As the only Ferrari Tailor Made Centre in Asia Pacific, it is exclusively dedicated to bringing professional customisation from Maranello featuring three collections which serve as the starting point for the Tailor Made Programme.

Business Roundtable with Kilpatrick, 13 May, Shanghai

Shanghai
13 May 2025
The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) in collaboration with Kilpatrick Group is pleased to invite you to the business roundtable titled: Leadership in the Era of US Trade War: strategies for people adaptation and growth challenges on May 13, 2025, at Intesa Sanpaolo Office in Shanghai (56/F, Shanghai Tower, 501 Yincheng Zhong Lu, Pudong District, Shanghai, 上海市浦东区银城中路501号56楼).   EVENT DETAILS Date: Tuesday, 13 May 2025 Time: From 15:30 (Beijing Time) Venue: Intesa Sanpaolo Office in Shanghai Address: 56/F, Shanghai Tower, 501 Yincheng Zhong Lu, Pudong District, Shanghai, 上海市浦东区银城中路501号56楼 Format: Offline Language: English Price: free of charge Target: CICC Members, CICC Non-Members, CICC Young Professionals Network   REGISTER HERE   Please note that final approval and thus participation in the event is purely at the discretion of the company Kilpatrick Group   For further information send an email to sh.events@cameraitacina.com   ABOUT KILPATRICK   Kilpatrick Group, founded in 1997, provides "People Solutions" to clients globally. The company operates with a team of 80 professionals from 6 hubs and 18 locations: Europe, Asia and America, and "headquartered" in Lugano, Switzerland. Kilpatrick Group offers the best solutions especially when there is a need to recruit abroad or when the candidate pool is outside their own country. The client managers and consultants work "crossborder" as one team ensuring consistent quality of service regardless of location. One interface, one contract, and the same quality of service! To address demanding and highly specialized industries such as manufacturing, logistics, aerospace and defense, and digital technologies, Kilpatrick operates through 3 divisions: Kilpatrick Executive, Sky Hunters, and Taskforce. Kilpatrick Executive: through "direct hunting," they identify and recruit executives for C-level and senior positions. Sky Hunters: vertical dedicated to aviation/aerospace/defense sectors only. Taskforce: solutions tailored around the client's needs: "recruiting 5.0" adopting the most advanced technologies to attract talent from the digital sector, "digital assessment" or even the creation of a global team to respond to high-volume needs in well-defined periods.   ABOUT THE VENUE Intesa Sanpaolo’s presence in China dates back to 1981 with the opening of the representative office in Beijing. Intesa Sanpaolo Shanghai Branch was established in 1997 and since 2002 has been the first Italian bank to obtain the license for conducting RMB business on the territory of China. Our core activity includes financing (including medium-long term loans), commercial guarantees, letter of credit, trade finance, local and foreign currency deposits, foreign exchange, international and domestic settlement etc. Intesa Sanpaolo, leader of the Italian banking industry, is an international bank with coverage of around 40 countries in the world through subsidiaries, participations, branches and offices. Shanghai Branch has the mission to support Italian investments in China, working closely with global network and representing the group’s overall operations in China. In addition to supporting cross border investments, Intesa Sanpaolo facilitates trade between Italy and China.

Business Roundtable with Kilpatrick, 13 May, Shanghai

Shanghai
13 May 2025
The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) in collaboration with Kilpatrick Group is pleased to invite you to the business roundtable titled: Leadership in the Era of US Trade War: strategies for people adaptation and growth challenges on May 13, 2025, at Intesa Sanpaolo Office in Shanghai (56/F, Shanghai Tower, 501 Yincheng Zhong Lu, Pudong District, Shanghai, 上海市浦东区银城中路501号56楼).   EVENT DETAILS Date: Tuesday, 13 May 2025 Time: From 15:30 (Beijing Time) Venue: Intesa Sanpaolo Office in Shanghai Address: 56/F, Shanghai Tower, 501 Yincheng Zhong Lu, Pudong District, Shanghai, 上海市浦东区银城中路501号56楼 Format: Offline Language: English Price: free of charge Target: CICC Members, CICC Non-Members, CICC Young Professionals Network   REGISTER HERE   Please note that final approval and thus participation in the event is purely at the discretion of the company Kilpatrick Group   For further information send an email to sh.events@cameraitacina.com   ABOUT KILPATRICK   Kilpatrick Group, founded in 1997, provides "People Solutions" to clients globally. The company operates with a team of 80 professionals from 6 hubs and 18 locations: Europe, Asia and America, and "headquartered" in Lugano, Switzerland. Kilpatrick Group offers the best solutions especially when there is a need to recruit abroad or when the candidate pool is outside their own country. The client managers and consultants work "crossborder" as one team ensuring consistent quality of service regardless of location. One interface, one contract, and the same quality of service! To address demanding and highly specialized industries such as manufacturing, logistics, aerospace and defense, and digital technologies, Kilpatrick operates through 3 divisions: Kilpatrick Executive, Sky Hunters, and Taskforce. Kilpatrick Executive: through "direct hunting," they identify and recruit executives for C-level and senior positions. Sky Hunters: vertical dedicated to aviation/aerospace/defense sectors only. Taskforce: solutions tailored around the client's needs: "recruiting 5.0" adopting the most advanced technologies to attract talent from the digital sector, "digital assessment" or even the creation of a global team to respond to high-volume needs in well-defined periods.   ABOUT THE VENUE Intesa Sanpaolo’s presence in China dates back to 1981 with the opening of the representative office in Beijing. Intesa Sanpaolo Shanghai Branch was established in 1997 and since 2002 has been the first Italian bank to obtain the license for conducting RMB business on the territory of China. Our core activity includes financing (including medium-long term loans), commercial guarantees, letter of credit, trade finance, local and foreign currency deposits, foreign exchange, international and domestic settlement etc. Intesa Sanpaolo, leader of the Italian banking industry, is an international bank with coverage of around 40 countries in the world through subsidiaries, participations, branches and offices. Shanghai Branch has the mission to support Italian investments in China, working closely with global network and representing the group’s overall operations in China. In addition to supporting cross border investments, Intesa Sanpaolo facilitates trade between Italy and China.

Business Roundtable with Kilpatrick, 13 May, Shanghai

Shanghai
13 May 2025
The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) in collaboration with Kilpatrick Group is pleased to invite you to the business roundtable titled: Leadership in the Era of US Trade War: strategies for people adaptation and growth challenges on May 13, 2025, at Intesa Sanpaolo Office in Shanghai (56/F, Shanghai Tower, 501 Yincheng Zhong Lu, Pudong District, Shanghai, 上海市浦东区银城中路501号56楼).   EVENT DETAILS Date: Tuesday, 13 May 2025 Time: From 15:30 (Beijing Time) Venue: Intesa Sanpaolo Office in Shanghai Address: 56/F, Shanghai Tower, 501 Yincheng Zhong Lu, Pudong District, Shanghai, 上海市浦东区银城中路501号56楼 Format: Offline Language: English Price: free of charge Target: CICC Members, CICC Non-Members, CICC Young Professionals Network   REGISTER HERE   Please note that final approval and thus participation in the event is purely at the discretion of the company Kilpatrick Group   For further information send an email to sh.events@cameraitacina.com   ABOUT KILPATRICK   Kilpatrick Group, founded in 1997, provides "People Solutions" to clients globally. The company operates with a team of 80 professionals from 6 hubs and 18 locations: Europe, Asia and America, and "headquartered" in Lugano, Switzerland. Kilpatrick Group offers the best solutions especially when there is a need to recruit abroad or when the candidate pool is outside their own country. The client managers and consultants work "crossborder" as one team ensuring consistent quality of service regardless of location. One interface, one contract, and the same quality of service! To address demanding and highly specialized industries such as manufacturing, logistics, aerospace and defense, and digital technologies, Kilpatrick operates through 3 divisions: Kilpatrick Executive, Sky Hunters, and Taskforce. Kilpatrick Executive: through "direct hunting," they identify and recruit executives for C-level and senior positions. Sky Hunters: vertical dedicated to aviation/aerospace/defense sectors only. Taskforce: solutions tailored around the client's needs: "recruiting 5.0" adopting the most advanced technologies to attract talent from the digital sector, "digital assessment" or even the creation of a global team to respond to high-volume needs in well-defined periods.   ABOUT THE VENUE Intesa Sanpaolo’s presence in China dates back to 1981 with the opening of the representative office in Beijing. Intesa Sanpaolo Shanghai Branch was established in 1997 and since 2002 has been the first Italian bank to obtain the license for conducting RMB business on the territory of China. Our core activity includes financing (including medium-long term loans), commercial guarantees, letter of credit, trade finance, local and foreign currency deposits, foreign exchange, international and domestic settlement etc. Intesa Sanpaolo, leader of the Italian banking industry, is an international bank with coverage of around 40 countries in the world through subsidiaries, participations, branches and offices. Shanghai Branch has the mission to support Italian investments in China, working closely with global network and representing the group’s overall operations in China. In addition to supporting cross border investments, Intesa Sanpaolo facilitates trade between Italy and China.

Panda d’Oro Gala Award 14 June 2025

Shanghai
14 June 2025
  中国意大利商会很高兴地宣布,第十四届金熊猫盛典晚宴门票正式开售。颁奖典礼将于2025年6月14日在上海外滩W酒店举行。   金熊猫颁奖典礼是为那些在过去一年中在中国市场的投资、增长、创新(以及更多)而脱颖而出的公司提供了获奖机会。这些公司将由中国意大利商会委任的荣誉评审团颁发奖项。   不要错过同朋友们和商业伙伴们一起参加并与中意商界建立联系的机会!     活动细节 时间: 2025年6月14日 地点: W Shanghai - The Bund 上海外滩W酒店 地址:  中国上海市虹口区旅顺路 66 号     门票   个人门票 中国意大利商会会员 人民币1,950元 非中国意大利商会会员 人民币2,450元 两人联票 人民币 3,700元 (买2张, 每人付人民币 1,850元) 公司桌位票 中国意大利商会会员 (10个桌位) 人民币16,500元 非中国意大利商会会员 (10个桌位) 人民币20,500元 赞助商 铂金赞助商 (20个桌位) 人民币100,000元 金牌赞助商(10个桌位) 人民币 70,000元 银牌赞助商 (10个桌位) 人民币50,000元 铜牌赞助商 (5 桌位) 人民币 35,000元 幸运抽奖券 1 张券 人民币 100元 联票: 10张券 + 1张赠券人民币 1,000元     点击此处预订门票     如有任何疑问,请发送电子邮件至sh.gala@cameraitacina.com.   如果您有兴趣成为赞助商,请点击此处!  

Panda d’Oro Gala Award 14 June 2025

Shanghai
14 June 2025
    The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is glad to announce that tickets for the 14th edition of the Panda d’Oro Gala Award are officially on sale. The awarding ceremony will be held in Shanghai on June 14th, 2025, at W Shanghai - The Bund.   The Panda d’Oro Ceremony gives the chance to be awarded, to the companies that have distinguished themselves during the previous year for their investments, growth, innovation (and more) on Chinese territory. The companies will be awarded by an honorary judging panel appointed by the CICC.   Don’t miss the chance to participate with your friends and business partners and to network with the Sino-Italian business community!   EVENT DETAILS Date: 14 June 2025 Venue: W Shanghai - The Bund 上海外滩 酒店 Address: No.66 Lüshun Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai中国上海市虹口区旅顺路 66 号   TICKETS   Single Ticket CICC Member RMB 1,950 CICC Non-Member RMB 2,450 Two Tickets Package RMB 3,700 (Buy 2, pay RMB 1,850 each) Corporate Tables CICC Member (10 seats) RMB 16,500 CICC Non-Member (10 seats) RMB 20,500 Sponsorship Platinum Sponsor (20 seats) RMB 100,000 Gold Sponsor (10 seats) RMB 70,000 Silver Sponsor (10 seats) RMB 50,000 Bronze Sponsor (5 seats) RMB 35,000 Raffle Lucky Draw Tickets 1 Ticket RMB 100 Package: 10 tickets + 1 ticket free RMB 1,000   Click here to reserve your tickets   For any inquiries, please send an email to sh.gala@cameraitacina.com.   Click here if you are interested in becoming a sponsor!      

Panda d’Oro Gala Award 14 June 2025

Shanghai
14 June 2025
    The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is glad to announce that tickets for the 14th edition of the Panda d’Oro Gala Award are officially on sale. The awarding ceremony will be held in Shanghai on June 14th, 2025, at W Shanghai - The Bund.   The Panda d’Oro Ceremony gives the chance to be awarded, to the companies that have distinguished themselves during the previous year for their investments, growth, innovation (and more) on Chinese territory. The companies will be awarded by an honorary judging panel appointed by the CICC.   Don’t miss the chance to participate with your friends and business partners and to network with the Sino-Italian business community!   EVENT DETAILS Date: 14 June 2025 Venue: W Shanghai - The Bund 上海外滩 酒店 Address: No.66 Lüshun Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai中国上海市虹口区旅顺路 66 号   TICKETS   Single Ticket CICC Member RMB 1,950 CICC Non-Member RMB 2,450 Two Tickets Package RMB 3,700 (Buy 2, pay RMB 1,850 each) Corporate Tables CICC Member (10 seats) RMB 16,500 CICC Non-Member (10 seats) RMB 20,500 Sponsorship Platinum Sponsor (20 seats) RMB 100,000 Gold Sponsor (10 seats) RMB 70,000 Silver Sponsor (10 seats) RMB 50,000 Bronze Sponsor (5 seats) RMB 35,000 Raffle Lucky Draw Tickets 1 Ticket RMB 100 Package: 10 tickets + 1 ticket free RMB 1,000   Click here to reserve your tickets   For any inquiries, please send an email to sh.gala@cameraitacina.com.   Click here if you are interested in becoming a sponsor!      

IPeritif on Chinese IP in Europe, 25 April, Shanghai

Shanghai
25 April 2025
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.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   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.

IPeritif on Chinese IP in Europe, 25 April, Shanghai

Shanghai
25 April 2025
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.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   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.

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