Birchtech Corp., parent company to clean air technology firm ME2C and water purification subsidiary WE2C, is preparing for a major expansion in the water purification sector, funded by an expected substantial increase in a patent infringement award. The company, which spent fourteen years in air purification before entering the water market about three years ago, has developed commercially viable technologies during that period.
CEO Richard MacPherson stated the company had been "working under the radar" on water purification and is now ready to bring developments to market. This strategic shift is being propelled by a legal victory. In 2024, Birchtech settled a patent lawsuit and was awarded $57 million. However, subsequent court rulings have dismissed defendants' attempts to overturn the verdict and reinforced findings of willful infringement.
As a result, Birchtech has asked the court for a final judgment of $160 million, factoring in the willfulness of the infringement, legal fees, and interest. MacPherson described the pending judgment as a "real pivot point for the company," expected in the coming weeks. The capital from this judgment is intended to fund the company's commercial rollout in the water purification industry.
The company's focus on water purification addresses a critical global need for clean water technologies. The expansion represents a strategic diversification from its established air purification business into another essential environmental sector. The outcome of the patent case, detailed in the original release on www.newmediawire.com, will directly impact Birchtech's ability to scale its water technology operations and compete in the growing clean tech market.
