WEBINAR | Cimbali Group Slayer Espresso Case, 6 March, Online

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), and its Intellectual Property Working Group (IPWG), is pleased to invite you to the online seminar “Cimbali Group Slayer Espresso Case and Anti-Unfair Competition Law” that will be held on March 6th, 2025, from 16:00 (Beijing time) via Zoom.

The event will delve into the Cimbali Group “Slayer” Espresso Case providing a comprehensive analysis of the recent legal victory of the Cimbali Group Slayer espresso machine in China. The seminar will also present other recent cases under the Anti-Unfair Competition Law as well as analyze the proposed amendments in the legislation and their potential impact on foreign and domestic businesses operating in China.

About Cimbali Group Slayer Espresso Case

The Cimbali Group Slayer case is a significant milestone in the protection of intellectual property rights. The Baoshan District Court's decision to recognize the Slayer espresso machine's design as "influential" and to order the cessation of production and commercialization of infringing machines has set a precedent in China's legal landscape. This case study will explore the strategic and operational implications of this ruling for businesses, emphasizing the importance of IP protection strategies in a competitive market.

Agenda

16:00–16:10 Opening Remarks and IPWG introduction

• Fabio Giacopello, CICC Intellectual Property Working Group Coordinator

16:10–16:15 Draft Revision of Anti-Unfair Competition Law

• Fredrick Xie, Lawyer, Head of Enforcement Team at Longitude Law Firm, Allasya Law & IP

16:15–16:25 Recent Cases of Anti-Unfair Competition Law

• Fabio Giacopello, Managing Partner at Allasya Law & IP and CICC Intellectual Property Working Group Coordinator

16:25-16:45 Cimbali Group Slayer Espresso Case

• Flavia Volpi, Legal Counsel at Cimbali Group

16:45-16:55 Q&A Session

16:55–17:00 Closing Remarks

About the speakers

Fabio Giacopello

Managing Partner, 

Allasya Law & IP and CICC IPWG Coordinator

Fredrick Xie

Head of Enforcement, Longitude Law Firm

Flavia Volpi

Legal Counsel, Cimbali Group

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Event details

Date: 6th March 2025

Time (Beijing time, local time): 16:00 – 17:00

Language: English

Format: Online on Zoom

Ticket: 

• Members: Free of Charge; 
• Non-Members: 120 RMB

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.