Group 1: Litigation Progress - The company, Zhejiang Zhuojin Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., is the plaintiff in a lawsuit against Shandong Water Engineering Geological Company regarding a service contract dispute, with the case currently in the first-instance judgment stage [3][4] - The court has ordered the defendant to pay the company a total of 10,444,479.1 yuan, with a joint liability for the debt from another defendant [4] - The judgment is not yet effective as it is within the appeal period, and the impact on the company's current or future profits remains uncertain [2][4] Group 2: Patent Acquisition - The company has recently received a patent certificate from the National Intellectual Property Administration for a method of enhanced chemical oxidation treatment of semi-volatile organic contaminated soil [6] - This patent aims to improve the purification efficiency of chemical agents used in soil remediation, reduce treatment costs, and minimize secondary risks, contributing to green and low-carbon management of organic soil pollution [6] - The acquisition of this patent reflects the company's core technology and is expected to enhance its competitive advantage through technological innovation, although it will not have a significant immediate impact on operations [6]