Fabio Giacopello is the managing partner at Allasya Law & IP based in Shanghai, China. Recognized as one of the leading intellectual property practitioners in the region, he has been instrumental in managing trademark portfolios, resolving disputes, and enforcing anti-counterfeiting measures. His expertise also encompasses technology transfer, patent and trade secret litigation, and arbitration related to employee misconduct.
In addition to his role at Allasya Law & IP, Fabio is the Coordinator of the Intellectual Property Working Group of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce. He is also an active member of the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Internet Committee and serves as an arbitrator at the Shanghai International Arbitration Center (SHIAC). His contributions to the field have been acknowledged through various accolades, including being the sole non-Chinese lawyer named among the top 100 IP experts in China for 2023.
Fredrick Xie is the Head of Enforcement at Longitude Law Firm. Admitted to practice Law in China, he has also obtained a Master’s degree in Law at Washington University in St. Louis (USA). Fredrick is highly experienced in dispute resolution specifically within the realm of Intellectual Property law.
Flavia Volpi serves as the Group Legal, Corporate, and Compliance Manager at Cimbali Group S.p.A., a leading Italian manufacturer of professional coffee equipment. In her role, she oversees legal affairs, corporate governance, and compliance activities for a group of 16 companies operating across 11 countries, ensuring alignment with international regulatory standards and supporting the company’s global strategy.
Before joining Cimbali Group, Flavia gained extensive experience in corporate law, working both as a qualified attorney in Italy for major international law firms and as an in-house legal manager. Her expertise spans international commercial agreements, M&A transactions, intellectual property rights, complex litigations international matters, compliance and international trade law.