PatentJun 3, 2026, 08:32 AM
Birchtech Patents Protected; $78M Judgment Collection Underway
AI Summary
Birchtech Corp. announced the termination of all remaining Inter Partes Review (IPR) petitions against its core patents for SEA mercury emissions removal technology. This resolution means all parties involved are permanently barred from further patent validity challenges. The company also confirmed ongoing collection efforts for a $78.4 million judgment awarded in December 2025, following a favorable jury verdict in March 2024. Birchtech's CEO highlighted the validation of their patent protection strategy and the company's rapid entry into the North American water treatment market.
Key Highlights
- All Inter Partes Review (IPR) petitions against Birchtech's core patents for SEA mercury emissions removal technology have been terminated.
- All parties previously challenging Birchtech's patents are permanently barred from further validity challenges.
- A final judgment of $78.4 million was awarded to Birchtech in December 2025, with collection efforts ongoing.
- Birchtech has received approximately $37.0 million in license fees and settlements from utilities since 2020.
- The company is expanding its expertise and intellectual property discipline into the North American water treatment market.
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