SHARC Energy Receives United States and European Patents
SHARC Energy (OTCQB: INTWF), a pioneer in Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) technology, has secured significant patents in the United States (Patent No. 12,415,149) and Europe (Patent No. 4 282 506) for its SHARC wastewater heat exchange system. The US patent provides protection until February 14, 2043, while the European patent extends until July 2, 2042.
The company has also filed patent applications in multiple countries including Canada, Australia, UK, Mexico, UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, and South Korea. SHARC Energy is currently validating protection across 18 EU member states. These patents build upon their existing Canadian patent (No. 2,926,576) from June 2020, strengthening their position in major WET markets.
SHARC Energy (OTCQB: INTWF), pioniere nella tecnologia di Trasferimento di Energia da acque reflue (WET), ha ottenuto brevetti significativi negli Stati Uniti (Brevetto n. 12,415,149) e in Europa (Brevetto n. 4 282 506) per il suo sistema SHARC di scambio termico delle acque reflue. Il brevetto statunitense garantisce protezione fino al 14 febbraio 2043, mentre quello europeo arriva fino al 2 luglio 2042.
L’azienda ha anche presentato domande di brevetto in diversi paesi, tra cui Canada, Australia, Regno Unito, Messico, UAE, Arabia Saudita, India e Corea del Sud. SHARC Energy sta attualmente convalidando la protezione in 18 stati membri dell’UE. Questi brevetti si basano sull’esistente brevetto canadese (n. 2,926,576) risalente a giugno 2020, rafforzando la loro posizione nei principali mercati WET.
SHARC Energy (OTCQB: INTWF), pionero en la tecnología de Transferencia de Energía de Aguas Residuales (WET), ha asegurado patentes importantes en Estados Unidos (Patente No. 12,415,149) y en Europa (Patente No. 4 282 506) para su sistema SHARC de intercambio de calor de aguas residuales. La patente estadounidense ofrece protección hasta el 14 de febrero de 2043, mientras que la patente europea se extiende hasta el 2 de julio de 2042.
La empresa también ha presentado solicitudes de patente en varios países, incluyendo Canadá, Australia, Reino Unido, México, UAE, Arabia Saudita, India y Corea del Sur. SHARC Energy está actualmente validando la protección en 18 estados miembros de la UE. Estas patentes se apoyan en su patente canadiense existente (No. 2,926,576) de junio de 2020, fortaleciendo su posición en los principales mercados de WET.
SHARC Energy (OTCQB: INTWF)은 폐수 에너지 전송(WET) 기술의 선도기업으로, 미국 특허 No. 12,415,149와 유럽 특허 No. 4 282 506을 통해 SHARC 폐수열 교환 시스템에 대한 중요한 특허를 확보했습니다. 미국 특허는 보호를 2043년 2월 14일까지 제공합니다. 한편 유럽 특허는 2042년 7월 2일까지 연장됩니다.
또한 이 회사는 캐나다, 호주, 영국, 멕시코, UAE, 사우디아라비아, 인도 및 한국을 포함한 다수 국가에 특허 출원을 진행했습니다. SHARC Energy는 현재 유럽 연합 18개 회원국에서 보호를 확인하고 있습니다. 이러한 특허는 2020년 6월의 기존 캐나다 특허(No. 2,926,576)를 바탕으로 WET 주요 시장에서의 위치를 강화합니다.
SHARC Energy (OTCQB: INTWF), pionnier de la technologie de transfert d'énergie par eaux usées (WET), a déposé des brevets importants aux États-Unis (Brevet n° 12,415,149) et en Europe (Brevet n° 4 282 506) pour son système d’échange de chaleur des eaux usées SHARC. Le brevet américain offre une protection jusqu’au 14 février 2043, tandis que le brevet européen est valable jusqu’au 2 juillet 2042.
L’entreprise a également déposé des demandes de brevets dans plusieurs pays, dont le Canada, l’Australie, le Royaume-Uni, le Mexique, les Émirats arabes unis, l’Arabie saoudite, l’Inde et la Corée du Sud. SHARC Energy est actuellement en train de valider la protection dans 18 États membres de l’UE. Ces brevets s’appuient sur leur brevet canadien existant (No. 2,926,576) datant de juin 2020, renforçant leur position sur les principaux marchés WET.
SHARC Energy (OTCQB: INTWF), Pionier der Abwasser-Energie-Transfer-Technologie (WET), hat bedeutende Patente in den USA (Patent Nr. 12,415,149) und in Europa (Patent Nr. 4 282 506) für sein SHARC-Abwasser-Wärmetauschsystem gesichert. Das US-Patent gewährt Schutz bis zum 14. Februar 2043, während das europäische Patent bis zum 2. Juli 2042 läuft.
Das Unternehmen hat außerdem Patentanmeldungen in mehreren Ländern eingereicht, darunter Kanada, Australien, UK, Mexiko, UAE, Saudi-Arabien, Indien und Südkorea. SHARC Energy validiert derzeit den Schutz in 18 EU-Mitgliedstaaten. Diese Patente bauen auf dem bestehenden kanadischen Patent (Nr. 2,926,576) von Juni 2020 auf und stärken ihre Position in den wichtigsten WET-Märkten.
SHARC Energy (OTCQB: INTWF)، رائدة في تكنولوجيا نقل طاقة مياه الصرف الصحي (WET)، حصلت على براءات بارزة في الولايات المتحدة (براءة رقم 12,415,149) وفي أوروبا (براءة رقم 4 282 506) لنظام SHARC لتبادل الحرارة من مياه الصرف الصحي. تمنح البراءة الأمريكية حماية حتى 14 فبراير 2043، بينما تمتد البراءة الأوروبية حتى 2 يوليو 2042.
كما قدمت الشركة طلبات براءة في عدة دول بما في ذلك كندا، أستراليا، المملكة المتحدة، المكسيك، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، المملكة العربية السعودية، الهند، وكوريا الجنوبية. تقوم SHARC Energy حاليًا بالتحقق من الحماية عبر 18 دولة عضو في الاتحاد الأوروبي. تبني هذه البراءات على براءة كندا الموجودة (No. 2,926,576) من يونيو 2020، معززة موقفها في الأسواق الرئيسية لـ WET.
SHARC Energy (OTCQB: INTWF)，在废水能源转移（WET）技术领域处于先锋地位，已获得在美国（专利号 12,415,149）和欧洲（专利号 4 282 506）为其 SHARC 废水热交换系统的关键专利。美国专利的保护期至 2043 年 2 月 14 日，欧洲专利的保护期至 2042 年 7 月 2 日。
公司也已在包括加拿大、澳大利亚、英国、墨西哥、阿联酋、沙特阿拉伯、印度和韩国等多国提交了专利申请。SHARC Energy 目前正在 18 个欧盟成员国验证保护。这些专利是在其现有的加拿大专利（No. 2,926,576，2020 年 6 月）基础上进一步强化，提升其在主要 WET 市场的地位。
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SHARC International Systems Inc. (CSE: SHRC) (FSE: IWIA) (OTCQB: INTWF) ("SHARC Energy" or the “Company”), the pioneer of Wastewater Energy Transfer (“WET”), is pleased to provide an update on the Company’s expanding portfolio of intellectual property protecting its flagship SHARC WET technology.
United States and European Patents Granted
SHARC Energy has been granted key patents for its latest SHARC wastewater heat exchange system in both the United States (Patent No. 12,415,149, issued September 16, 2025) and Europe (Patent No. 4 282 506, granted September 3, 2025).
- United States: The newly granted United States patent provides protection until February 14, 2043, contingent on payment of annual renewal fees in the selected validation countries.
- Europe: The newly granted European patent provides protection until July 2, 2042, contingent on payment of annual renewal fees in the selected validation countries.
These grants build on the Company’s Canadian patent (No. 2,926,576) issued June 9, 2020, further strengthening SHARC Energy’s competitive position in three of the world’s largest markets for district and building-scale WET.
Global Patent Filings Underway
The Company previously filed an international patent application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), securing global patent-pending status for 30 months from the filing date. Leveraging funding support from Global Affairs Canada’s CanExport SME program and the Trade Commissioner Service, SHARC Energy has initiated a broad national-phase filing strategy. Applications for the SHARC wastewater heat exchange system are now filed and pending in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, India, and South Korea, with additional European “Unitary Patent” validations planned in multiple EU member states.
European Validation in Progress
Following the recent European grant, SHARC Energy is completing the process of validating protection across key EU jurisdictions to ensure broad coverage across priority European markets. These would include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
“Our best-in-class technology empowers municipalities, utilities, and developers worldwide to unlock the vast, renewable energy contained in wastewater,” said Hanspaul Pannu, CFO & COO. “These new patents further solidify SHARC Energy’s position at the forefront of the global wastewater energy transfer industry, ensuring that our innovations remain protected as we expand our footprint across North America, Europe, and beyond.”
The issuance of these patents is timely as SHARC Energy anticipates significant growth in orders over the next 12-15 months. The Company remains committed to safeguarding its intellectual property and will continue to pursue additional patents as innovations evolve where applicable. For more information regarding SHARC Energy and its projects, please visit www.sharcenergy.com.
About SHARC Energy
SHARC International Systems Inc. is a world leader in energy recovery from the wastewater we send down the drain every day. SHARC Energy's systems recycle thermal energy from wastewater, generating one of the most energy-efficient and economical systems for heating, cooling & hot water production for commercial, residential, and industrial buildings along with thermal energy networks, commonly referred to as “District Energy”.
SHARC Energy is publicly traded in Canada (CSE: SHRC), the United States (OTCQB: INTWF) and Germany (Frankfurt: IWIA) and you can find out more on our SEDAR profile.
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