This week, and as it turns out, next Monday, is Court week at the Federal Circuit. The court will convene 14 panels to consider 70 cases. Of the 70 cases, the court will hear oral argument in 55. The Federal Circuit provides access to live audio of these arguments via the Federal Circuits YouTube channel. This month, four cases schedules for oral argument attracted amicus briefs. Here’s what you need to know about these four cases.
Christensen v. United States
As explained in our argument preview, in this tax case the United States appeals a decision by the lower court allowing American citizens residing in France to claim a foreign tax credit.
Kathleen E. Lyon will argue on behalf of the United States.
Stuart E. Horwich will argue on behalf of the Christensens.
Oral argument is scheduled to be heard on Tuesday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 402.
Bruyea v. United States
As explained in our argument preview, in this tax case, a companion case of Christensen v. United States, the United States appeals a decision by the lower court allowing an American citizen residing in Canada to claim a foreign tax credit.
Kathleen E. Lyon will argue on behalf of the United States.
Stuart E. Horwich will argue on behalf of Bruyea.
Oral argument is scheduled to be heard on Tuesday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 402.
Titanium, LLC v. Zspec Design LLC
As explained in our argument preview, in this trademark case Titanium appeals the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s denial of its petition to cancel Zspec Design’s trademark registration.
Andrew P. Connors will argue on behalf of Titanium.
Todd Wengrovsky will argue on behalf of Zspec Design.
Oral argument is scheduled to be heard on Monday, March 9 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 402.
Jacki Easlick, LLC v. AccEncyc US
As explained in our argument preview, in this design patent case Jacki Easlick, LLC and JE Corporate, LLC appeal a district court’s denial of a motion for a preliminary injunction.
Brian Samuel Malkin will argue on behalf of Jacki Easlick.
Timothy A. Duffy will argue on behalf of AccEncyc.
Oral argument is scheduled to be heard on Monday, March 9 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 201.