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CAFC — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Parent: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Domains in this note: cafc.uscourts.gov.

What this public source covers

The Federal Circuit is an Article III court of national jurisdiction. It hears patent appeals and certain appeals from the Court of Federal Claims, the Court of International Trade, and agency boards. It does not license brokers or customs brokers. Indexed ≠ endorsed. Confirm the live official site before you rely on a page.

Always prefer the live official site over a third-party mirror. Index ≠ endorsement.

How to verify

  1. Federal Circuit — Court homepage checked 3 Oct 2026.
  2. U.S. Courts — Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

Official portal: https://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/

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Does the Federal Circuit issue broker licenses?

No. It is an appellate court. Patent and trade appeals are not a BrokerMafia endorsement.

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