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This morning, the Federal Circuit announced that amendments to the Federal Circuit’s rules go into effect today, and the court provided a link to the final version of the rules. The court also adopted changes to two forms and adopted two new forms, and provided a link to the forms. We previously reported on the changes. Here is the full text of today’s announcement with the links to the rules and forms.

This morning, the Federal Circuit announced that it will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, beginning at 1:00 p.m., and Wednesday, December 31, also beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Court said it will also be closed on November 27 and 28, December 25, and January 1. All electronic filing deadlines will remain in effect. Here is the full text of the announcement.

This morning, the Federal Circuit announced that, given the restoration of federal appropriations, it has resumed normal operations. Here is the full text of the announcement.

This morning, the Federal Circuit announced it has adopted amendments to the Federal Circuit Rules of Practice and Practice Notes. After receiving and reviewing public comments to the proposed amendments, published on September 16, the court has ordered the adoption of the proposed amendments, as amended, effective December 1, 2025. The announcement includes links to the court’s order, a draft proof copy of the Federal Circuit Rules of Practice, and a summary of the adopted amendments. Here is a full text to the announcement along with links to the materials.

This morning, the Federal Circuit announced that during the government shutdown the Federal Circuit will remain open and continue staffing as necessary. All scheduled arguments will proceed as scheduled, and all filing deadlines remain in effect. Here is the full text of the announcement along with a link to the court’s related order.

This morning, the Federal Circuit announced modified hours of operation for the public intake counter of its Clerk’s Office during the government shutdown. Here is the full text of the announcement.

Yesterday, the Federal Circuit announced the closure of the Circuit Library and suspension of all public and support services until further notice due to the lapse in federal appropriations. Here is the full text of the announcement.

This morning, the Federal Circuit announced that the Clerk’s Office and Circuit Library will be temporarily unavailable for public services and support this afternoon. Electronic filing will be available. Here is the full text of the announcement.

This morning, the Federal Circuit announced it will remain open for business during the lapse in federal appropriations, all scheduled arguments will proceed as scheduled, and all deadlines remain in place. Here is the full text of the announcement along with a link to the court’s related order.

On Wednesday, the Federal Circuit announced that next month it will be relocating the court’s drop box and changing the times when it will be available. Here is the text of the announcement.