Chris Buntel’s Post

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿'𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲! The Propel Fuels v. Phillips 66 litigation was my second favorite trade secret dispute of last year (after only the game-changing Motorola v. Hytera. The court recently applied enhanced damages, bringing the damages from an already substantial $605M to an eye-watering $1.8B, just shy of the $2B Appian case (which was remanded on appeal). I am certain that Phillips 66 will appeal. It will be interesting to see what grounds for appeal they present, and if the case will ultimately be settled. 2025 is off to a rocket start in the trade secret arena. Contact Tangibly and let’s discuss how you can raise your trade secret game!