the Federal Circuit

the Federal Circuit
the Federal Circuit UK US noun LAW
a court of law in the US created by Congress to decide cases relating to business activities such as contracts and patents that have already been judged by less important courts. The Federal Circuit is responsible for making laws in the whole of the United States: »

The Federal Circuit has exclusive jurisdiction over patent appeals.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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