Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2011
Abstract
In 1982, Congress created the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Often referred to as an experiment, the Federal Circuit has flourished. Born again from the ashes of its predecessors, the aptly nicknamed Phoenix Court continues to grow in significance, stature, and strength. As it grows, however, the court remains rooted in its history and in its unique nature. This Article explores the Federal Circuit’s structure and its impact on the development of Federal Circuit jurisprudence. The Federal Circuit is distinguishable by more than its national jurisdiction – the very essence of the court sets it apart from its sister circuit courts of appeals.
Recommended Citation
Elizabeth I. Winston, Differentiating the Federal Circuit, 76 MO. L. REV. 813 (2011).