Federal Circuit Symposium

The American University Law Review is the only law review in the country to publish an issue exclusively dedicated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Law Review proudly publishes insightful, timely articles by distinguished scholars, practitioners, legislators, and members of the judiciary addressing critical developments in patent, trademark, government contracts, international trade, and veterans law.

Since 1985, the Law Review has also hosted an annual Federal Circuit Symposium to examine these important and evolving areas of law.

UPCOMING SYMPOSIUM

AULR's 2026 Federal Circuit Symposium

We are delighted to share details of this year’s Federal Circuit Symposium. The program will feature four panels examining the Federal Circuit’s role in patent, trademark, government contracts, and international trade law.

Friday, November 6, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Claudio Grossman Hall
Keynote Speakers

Judge Evan J. Wallach

Senior United States Circuit Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Judge David P. Shaw

Former Chief Judge of the Copyright Royalty Board and ALJ at the U.S. International Trade Commission
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Registration is required.

EXPLORE THIS YEAR'S TOPICS

Volume 76 Subject Area Memorandums 

Check out the subject area memorandums for the 2026 Federal Circuit Symposium below!

PAST SYMPOSIA