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The Vinsafe™ mark signifies adherence to the patented process of wine in a can technology. Patenting has been accepted in several countries overseas. 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.

Our 8 year global patent strategy continues to bear fruit with patents granted in Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Africa, New Zealand, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Canada, China, Romania, Russia and the European Union (25 EU member states). Barokes also has patents pending under the International Patent Co-operation Treaty including key wine producing regions and consumer markets globally.

UPDATE

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.

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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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