United States Court of Appeals

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, located in Washington, D.C., handles appeals from federal district courts, excluding those in the District of Columbia. This court has strict rules regarding the printing and submission of appellate briefs, including specific requirements such as submitting six copies of each brief and appendix, as well as a certificate of interest. Additionally, parties must agree on the contents of the appendix, limiting its size and encouraging the use of condensed excerpts. Local and federal rules govern the submission process to ensure strict compliance.