Sunoco Challenges $12 Million Patent Infringement Verdict, Calls for Reassessment of Damages

Sunoco has appealed to a Federal Circuit panel, expressing dissatisfaction with the $12 million damages awarded by a Delaware jury for the alleged infringement of its patented system for blending butane with gasoline. Sunoco argues that the jury’s valuation was significantly low, attributing this to the district court’s decision to exclude its expert’s analysis, which they claim resulted in an undercount. The proceedings stem from a lawsuit against Magellan Midstream and its joint venture, emphasizing the intricacies involved in patent valuation within the energy sector. For further details, the original coverage is available on Law360.