Fed. Cir.

United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Apr 15 2026
26-1468 Panel Decision

ANDRE YOUNGBLOOD v. UNITED STATES

The Federal Circuit dismissed Andre Youngblood's appeal from the Court of Federal Claims because his notice of appeal was filed after the statutory deadline. The court held that the appellant failed to provide evidence satisfying the prison mailbox rule to prove his filing was timely.

Apr 15 2026
25-1144 Panel Decision

In re COBRA GOLF INC

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's decision in this intellectual property matter. The court issued a nonprecedential per curiam order without providing detailed reasoning.

Apr 15 2026
25-1604 Panel Decision

DEE MONBO v. UNITED STATES 2025-1604

The Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pre-award bid protest because the plaintiff failed to appear at scheduled status conferences without providing a valid explanation. The court held that even pro se litigants must comply with clear court orders and that failure to prosecute a case warrants dismissal under RCFC 41.

Apr 15 2026
25-2155 Panel Decision

JUSTIN PAUL DREILING v. UNITED STATES 2025-2155

The Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a service member's challenge to a base vaccination policy for youth sports due to lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court held that the Tucker Act does not grant the Court of Federal Claims authority to hear claims for injunctive relief without a money-mandating source of law.