U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-005109
A United States federal court that hears appeals in specialized cases, including patent law, international trade, government contracts, and claims against the federal government. It is unique among the U.S. Courts of Appeals as its jurisdiction is defined by subject matter rather than by geographic region. The court's decisions are binding on all federal district courts in its areas of jurisdiction.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-005109 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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