Notice of New Federal Circuit Rules and Court Forms
December 1, 2025
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
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
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,
With the restoration of federal appropriations for the judiciary, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has resumed normal operations effective immediately,
During the current lapse in federal appropriations, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will remain open for business and will maintain
Effective November 12, 2025, and until further notice, the Clerk’s Office public intake counter will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily on
Effective October 20, 2025, and until further notice, the Circuit Library is closed, and all public and support services, including services to members of the
During the current lapse in federal appropriations, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will remain open for business and will maintain
Chief Judge Kimberly A. Moore has appointed the following members to the Advisory Council for the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit: