Due to inclement weather, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is closed to the public on January 27, 2026. Electronic case filing remains available through CM/ECF, and electronic filing deadlines remain in effect. Paper filings due on January 26 or January 27, 2026, will be deemed as timely filed if received by the next day the court is open to the public. The Clerk’s Office will continue to provide services by telephone and email. Telework-ready employees should follow the court’s policies.
Due to inclement weather, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is closed to the public on January 26, 2026. Electronic case filing remains available through CM/ECF, and electronic filing deadlines remain in effect. Paper filings due on January 26, 2026, will be deemed as timely filed if received by the next day the court is open to the public. The Clerk’s Office will continue to provide services by telephone and email. Telework-ready employees should follow the court’s policies.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is honored to announce that the Federal Circuit Center for Innovation & Law received the Conner Inn Excellence Award on January 21, 2026, at the Hon. William C. Conner Inn of Court’s 18th Annual Reception and Dinner, held in New York City, New York.
The award recognized the Innovation Center “for excellence in civic education and community engagement that highlights the importance of law and innovation in American society.” Chief Judge Kimberly A. Moore, Circuit Librarian Jessica Perovich, and Director of Civic Education Jake Eckelberry accepted the award on behalf of the Center and the court. The award was presented by the Honorable Roslynn R. Mauskopf (Ret.), U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Chief Judge Kimberly A. Moore, Jessica Perovich, and Jake Eckelberry accepting the Connor Inn Excellence Award from Judge Roslynn R. Mauskopf (ret.) (far left).
Also in attendance representing the Federal Circuit were Circuit Judges Sharon Prost, Jimmie V. Reyna, and Raymond T. Chen, along with Circuit Executive Jarrett B. Perlow.
Since welcoming its first student visitors in October 2025, the Innovation Center has served more than 350 students through its immersive educational programming. The Center offers middle and high school students hands-on experiences that connect law, science, technology, and history. Each visit includes mock trials, exploration of the historic National Courts Building, interactive exhibits, and personal conversations with federal judges.
The Innovation Center represents the nation’s first educational facility to combine active federal judiciary operations with immersive STEM and social studies learning experiences for students. Located in the historic National Courts Building on Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C., the Center brings together the Federal Circuit’s commitment to fostering innovation with its dedication to civic education.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has approved updates to the 2025-2026 sessions calendar and the 2026-2027 sessions calendar. The new calendars are available on the court’s website.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will be closed on December 24, 2025, and December 26, 2025, in addition to the federal holiday of December 25, 2025. For purposes of computation of time and motions to enlarge time under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure and Federal Circuit Rule 26, December 24 and December 26, 2025, will each be considered a “legal holiday.”
All electronic filing deadlines will remain in effect. Electronic case filing will remain available through CM/ECF. Nonelectronic filings received on those days will be treated as timely filed if received by the next business day in accordance with Federal Circuit Rule 26(a)(3).
The full order is available on the court’s website.
On December 11, 2025, the Clerk’s Office and Circuit Library will be temporarily unavailable for public services and support from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Eastern). Nonelectronic filings and materials may be deposited in the drop box located in the lobby of the National Courts Building. Electronic filing will remain available.
The December 1, 2025 amendments to the Federal Circuit Rules go into effect today. The final version of the Federal Circuit Rules (pdf) is available on the court’s website and will apply to all cases filed or pending on or after December 1, 2025, to the extent practicable. The court has also adopted changes to Forms 10 and 26 and adopted new Forms 35 and 36. These forms should be used, as required, for any filings made on or after December 1, 2025. All updated and existing forms are located on the court’s website.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
All electronic filing deadlines will remain in effect. Electronic case filing will remain available through CM/ECF. Nonelectronic filings received after 1:00 p.m. on those days will be treated as timely filed if received by the next business day in accordance with Federal Circuit Rule 26(a)(3). The drop box located in the lobby of the National Courts Building will remain available until 4:00 p.m. on those days.
Pursuant to Federal Circuit Rule 26(a)(1), the court will be closed on November 27, November 28, and December 25, 2025, as well as January 1, 2026. The full order is available on the court’s website (pdf).
