Notices & Announcements

Modification of Public Counter Hours During the Shutdown

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 days when the court is not scheduled to hear cases.  Staff will continue to be available to assist by telephone during regular business hours, and email inboxes will be monitored throughout the day.  Nonelectronic filings and materials may be deposited in the drop box located in the lobby of the National Courts Building until 7:00 p.m. daily.  Electronic filing will remain available.

Circuit Library Services During Lapse in Federal Appropriations

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 bar and unrepresented filers, are suspended during the lapse in federal appropriations for the judiciary.  We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period.

Notice Regarding Operations During Lapse in Federal Appropriations

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 sufficient staffing as necessary to continue to support the court’s constitutional and statutory obligations. Absent further order, all scheduled arguments will proceed as scheduled, including all arguments scheduled in Washington, D.C. and the Boston area in October 2025. 

Electronic case filing will remain available through CM/ECF and all filing deadlines will remain in effect. The court will not entertain any motions for extension based solely on a lapse in appropriations.

The full order is available on the court’s website.

Appointment of Advisory Council Members

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: Gabriel Bell and Kathi Vidal as new members, and Michelle Klancnik and Sonal Mehta as reappointed members. These appointments are for terms of three years and are effective October 1, 2025. The full announcement is available on the court’s website (pdf).

Notice of Drop Box Relocation and Hours of Operation

Effective October 20, 2025, the court’s document drop box will be relocated to the main lobby of the National Courts Building and will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays).  Prior to being deposited in the drop box, all items must be date-stamped using the provided stamp and go through security screening.

For additional information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 202-275-8000.

Notice of Proposed Amendments to the Federal Circuit Rules of Practice

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071(b) and Federal Circuit Rule 47(a), the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit gives notice that it proposes to amend Federal Circuit Rules of Practice 15, 25, 25.1, 30, 39, 46, 47.6, the Practice Notes to Rules 25, 39, 46, and 50.  The proposed amendments are available on the court’s website.  If adopted, the amendments would take effect on December 1, 2025.

Public comments must be received by the Clerk of Court on or before October 16, 2025, and may be submitted by email or by mail to Proposed Rules Comments 2025, Clerk’s Office, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 717 Madison Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20439. 

The full notice is available on the court’s website (pdf).

Launch of the Federal Circuit Center for Innovation & Law Website

We are excited to announce the official launch of the website for the Federal Circuit Center for Innovation & Law. This new resource showcases the dynamic educational programs the Innovation Center offers students and teachers.

Visit us at InnovationCenter.cafc.uscourts.gov

Stay connected and be part of the conversation by following the Innovation Center on social media:

• Follow us on Instagram: @innovatecafc
• Connect with us on LinkedIn: Federal Circuit Center for Innovation & Law

We look forward to sharing more about our programs, events, and other exciting opportunities designed specifically for students and educators.

The full press release is available on the court’s website.

Release of Materials in Judicial Investigation

Pursuant to Judge Newman’s request under Rule 23(b)(7) and pursuant to Rule 23(b)(8), the materials below are being released.  

• August 29, 2025 Unanimous Judicial Council Order
• August 18, 2025 Response

Prior documents in this matter can be found on the court’s website. Neither the Judicial Council, Special Committee, nor the court are providing any additional statements at this time.