Practice Area
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is a specialized court with jurisdiction over a wide range of complex legal issues. The Federal Circuit also reviews appeals and administrative decisions from certain agencies, federal district courts and other federal courts. Successfully navigating appeals before this court requires deep knowledge of its unique rules and procedures, as well as a thorough understanding of the underlying subject matter.
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After a case is docketed and assigned a number, parties submit written briefs and other relevant materials from the lower courts. A randomly selected three-judge panel reviews the case, which may include oral arguments (typically fifteen minutes per side). The presiding judge assigns a panel member to write the court’s opinion, explaining the decision and its rationale. If the court deems oral argument unnecessary, the case is decided based on the briefs. While Federal Circuit decisions can be appealed to the Supreme Court, they are typically the final ruling.
Each appeal presents unique challenges and requires a tailored approach. Our attorneys will work closely with you to:
- Advocate for your interests before the Federal Circuit.
- Carefully review the lower court decision, the record on appeal, and all relevant legal arguments.
- Craft persuasive legal arguments and present them in a clear and concise manner.
- Conduct in-depth research to identify relevant case law, statutes, and legal precedents.
- Patent Appeals: Representing clients in appeals from district court judgments, including issues of patent validity, infringement, and enforceability.
- Inter Partes Review (“IPR”) Appeals: Representing clients in appeals from decisions of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in IPR proceedings.
- International Trade Commission (“ITC”) Appeals: Representing clients in appeals from ITC decisions in matters involving intellectual property, unfair trade practices, and import/export regulations.
- Government Contracts Appeals: Representing contractors in appeals from decisions of the Court of Federal Claims, including disputes over contract performance, termination, and payment.
- Government Employee Appeals: Representing federal employees in appeals from decisions of lower courts.
- Veterans’ Appeals: Representing veterans in appeals from decisions of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals regarding disability benefits and other VA matters.
- Understand the key facts
- Learn your rights and options
- Discover practical steps
- See how our firm can help