Federal Circuit Rule 29: Brief of an Amicus Curiae
Rules of Practice and Internal Operating Procedures of the Federal Circuit — Title VII. General Provisions
(a) Contents.
In addition to the contents required by Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 29, the brief of an amicus curiae must include a certificate of interest under Federal Circuit Rule 47.4 in front of the table of contents.
(b) Length.
An amicus brief exceeding one-half the maximum number of pages authorized for a principal brief must contain no more than one-half the maximum number of words or lines authorized by Federal Circuit Rule 32(b) for a principal brief. An amicus brief exceeding the page limitation must include a certificate of compliance with the type-volume limitation that adheres to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 32(g).
(c) Citations to the Record.
Each amicus brief must comply with Federal Circuit Rule 28(f). An amicus curiae should contact the parties to obtain the designation of material for the appendix. Leave of court is required for an amicus curiae to cite directly to the record or to file a separate appendix.
Notes
Practice Notes to Rule 29
Consent.
If an amicus brief on the merits is filed on consent of all parties, then no motion for leave is required and the brief should state, pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 29(a), that all parties have consented to its filing.