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$604.9 Million Verdict Against Phillips 66 for Willful Trade Secrets Theft in Renewable Fuels Case

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Oakland, Calif. – In a landmark decision, Propel Fuels, Inc., a prominent California-based retailer specializing in low-carbon fuels, triumphed in a significant legal battle against Phillips 66 Company. A jury awarded Propel nearly $605 million after determining that Phillips 66 developed its renewable fuels sector by unlawfully using Propel’s confidential business insights. The decision came after a rigorous five-week trial in the Superior Court of California in Alameda County. The lawsuit, originally filed by Propel on February 16, 2022, claimed that Phillips 66 had misappropriated trade secrets that Propel had cultivated over 13 years of … Read more

Natera Acquitted of Willful Infringement in Ravgen Case – Landmark Verdict Delivers Favorable Outcome

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REDWOOD CITY, California – Natera, a leading genetic testing company, announced that a jury has reached a verdict of no willful infringement in the Ravgen case. The verdict concludes a month-long trial that centered around allegations of patent infringement relating to noninvasive prenatal testing technology. The case involved Ravgen, a small genetic testing company, accusing Natera of willfully infringing on two of its patents. Ravgen claimed that Natera had used its patented technology to develop and market its own noninvasive prenatal testing products. The jury, however, ruled in favor of Natera, stating that the company … Read more