Birchtech Eyes $160M Patent Win to Fuel Water Purification Expansion

Birchtech Corp., a clean technology company led by founder and CEO Richard MacPherson, is poised for a significant transformation as it emerges from years of development with commercially viable water purification technologies. The company, which operates through subsidiaries ME2C (focused on clean air) and WE2C (dedicated to water purification), has been building its expertise in air purification for fourteen years before expanding into water purification three years ago. During a recent Benzinga All Access interview, MacPherson revealed that the company has been working "under the radar" and is now ready to launch its innovations across multiple clean water purification areas, marking a strategic shift in its business focus.

The catalyst for Birchtech's water purification expansion comes from a substantial legal victory that could dramatically boost its financial resources. In 2024, the company settled a patent lawsuit and was awarded $57 million, but subsequent court rulings have strengthened its position significantly. According to MacPherson, the court has issued two opinions that 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 instead of the original $57 million, factoring in the willfulness of infringement, legal fees, and interest from the lawsuit's filing date. MacPherson anticipates this judgment "in the coming weeks" and describes it as "a real pivot point for the company" that will fuel its water purification initiatives.

This development represents more than just a financial windfall for Birchtech—it signals the company's readiness to become a major player in the critical clean water technology sector. The potential $160 million award would provide substantial capital to accelerate research, development, and commercialization of water purification solutions at a time when global water scarcity and contamination issues are increasingly urgent. With its established track record in clean air technologies through ME2C and now its focused expansion into water purification through WE2C, Birchtech is positioning itself to address two of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Readers can watch the full interview on Benzinga's platform to hear MacPherson's insights directly, and the original content is available on Benzinga with further disclosures accessible through their partner disclosure page.