From time to time, the Federal Courts seek the input of the U.S. Government
in cases in which the United States is not a party. In such cases, the United
States usually files an "amicus curiae" or "friend of the court" brief,
explaining the government's position on the issues. The following are links
to amicus briefs in intellectual property cases in which the USPTO participated
in formulating the government's position. These briefs, which were filed in
either the United States Supreme Court or the United States Courts of Appeals,
provide a record of the positions the government has taken in intellectual
property litigation.
The postings of the Amicus Briefs for the Office of the Solicitor will not be available from 1:00 AM through 5:00 AM Eastern Standard Time during the daily back up process.