Birchtech Seeks $160 Million Patent Award to Fuel Water Purification Expansion
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Birchtech Corp. could gain a $160 million patent infringement award, providing significant capital to expand its water purification technology and strengthen its market position.
Birchtech Corp. has developed commercially viable water purification technologies over three years and is pursuing a larger legal judgment based on willful infringement rulings.
Birchtech Corp.'s clean water purification advancements and potential funding from legal victories could improve global access to safe drinking water and environmental health.
Birchtech Corp., known for air purification, secretly developed water tech for years and now seeks $160 million from a patent lawsuit settlement.
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Birchtech Corp., parent company of clean air technology firm ME2C and water purification division WE2C, is preparing for significant expansion in water purification following favorable court rulings in a patent infringement case. The company, which entered water purification three years ago after fourteen years in air purification, now expects a final judgment of $160 million instead of the original $57 million award.
CEO Richard MacPherson stated during a Benzinga All Access interview that the company has been developing water purification technologies "under the radar" and now has commercially viable developments across multiple areas. The patent lawsuit, settled in 2024, has gained momentum with two court opinions dismissing defendant claims and reinforcing willful infringement findings.
The increased judgment request includes adjustments for willful infringement, legal fees, and interest from the lawsuit filing date. MacPherson described the pending judgment as "a real pivot point for the company" that will enable accelerated growth in water purification markets. This expansion comes as global demand for clean water solutions increases amid environmental concerns and regulatory pressures.
For investors and industry observers, the potential $160 million award represents substantial validation of Birchtech's intellectual property and technological capabilities. The company's transition from air to water purification demonstrates strategic diversification within the environmental technology sector. Successful collection of the judgment could provide capital for research, development, and market expansion in competitive water treatment industries.
The case outcome may influence patent enforcement strategies across clean technology sectors, where intellectual property disputes often determine market leadership. Birchtech's experience highlights the financial and strategic importance of robust patent protection in technology-driven environmental solutions. As water scarcity concerns grow worldwide, companies developing effective purification technologies face increasing market opportunities and competitive pressures.
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