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The Vinsafe® mark signifies adherence to the patented process of wine in a can technology. Vinsafe is the only globally patented wine in a can technology currently available, with patents covering 41 countries granted to date. Patenting under the International Patent Co-operation Treaty allows patents in up to 142 countries. Vinsafe patenting is currently entering national phases in a number of countries including the wine producing countries, the global consuming countries and the new global consumers.

Updates

February 2010
Barokes innovative Vinsafe wine packaging system has been granted a patent in Mexico. To date, Barokes' global patenting strategy has resulted in patent protection in 41 countries. Additionally, successful Patent examination under the International Patent Co operation Treaty that covers 142 Countries has been achieved. Barokes currently have Patents pending in the USA and Brazil, to name a few.

July2009
Barokes innovative Vinsafe wine packaging system has been granted a patent in Israel. To date, Barokes' global patenting strategy has resulted in patent protection in 40 countries.Additionally, successful Patent examination under the International Patent Co operation Treaty that covers 142 Countries has been achieved. Barokes currently have Patents pending in the USA, Mexico and Brazil, to name a few.

February 2009
Barokes was back in Court on 17 February 2009, this time at The Hague in The Netherlands defending the challenge to its European Patent for its wine in a can packaging system (Vinsafe®). Although the European Patent Office granted the Vinsafe® patent in 2005, it was quickly challenged by a number of well resourced companies. Of the ten challengers (an unusually large number of opponents), only representatives from the three global packaging companies attended the hearing. Their challenges were based on arguments against the granting of the patent, all of which Barokes convincingly defeated. As a result the Patent Hearing Panel unanimously confirmed the validity of Barokes' European wine in a can (Vinsafe®) patent.

August 2008
Barokes is granted the Korean patent for its Vinsafe wine packaging system.

July 2008
The number of international patents granted to Barokes Vinsafe wine packaging system continue to grow with both the Indian & Indonesian patents granted recently.

December 2007
2007 saw a number of international patents granted to Barokes for the innovative Vinsafe process. These included patents for Canada, China, Romania, Turkey, and the Australian Standard Patent.

January 2007
Barokes is granted the Russian patent for its Vinsafe technology. The granting of this patent comes hot on the heals of the Hong Kong patent grant in December 2006 and brings the number of patents granted for Barokes Vinsafe technology to 32.

December 2006
Barokes is granted the Hong Kong patent for its Vinsafe technology. The granting of the Hong Kong patent is a significant achievement for Barokes as it represents the first of the Chinese patents.

November 2005
Barokes is granted the European patent for its Vinsafe "wine in a can" technology with a priority date of 28 September 2001. The granting of the European patent is a significant achievement for Barokes and a reward for Australian innovation. This patent covers the following 25 EU member states:

March 2005
Barokes Wines granted Japanese patent for Vinsafe "wine in a can" technology, with a priority date of 29 September 2001.

February 2005
After a three year battle over the granting of the Australian patent for its Vinsafe technology, Barokes finally beats global packaging giant Amcor Packaging (Australia) Pty Ltd in the Australian Patent Office. Barokes welcomes the Australian Patent Office's confirmation of the validity of the Innovation Patent for the Vinsafe technology, the Australian developed technique that produces wine in a can. Barokes' Innovation Patent had been opposed by Amcor Packaging (Australia) Pty Ltd. Additionally, Amcor were directed to pay costs to Barokes.

Barokes Wines granted Singapore patent for Vinsafe "wine in a can" technology, with a priority date of 28 September 2001.

November 2004
Barokes Wines granted South African patent for wine in a can Vinsafe wine in a can technology with a priority date of 28 September 2001.

October 2004
Barokes Wines granted New Zealand patent for wine in a can Vinsafe wine in a can technology with a priority date of 28 September 2001.

May 2003
VINSAFE wine in a can technology begins its worldwide recognition with its successful examination under the International Patent Co-operation Treaty (139 countries signatories).

Barokes Wines granted Australian patent for wine in a can Vinsafe wine in a can technology with a priority date of 28 September 2001.

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