A sample amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief for use in a civil appeal to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that provides legal and factual support for affirming or reversing a trial court's judgment or order. This sample reflects the formatting and content requirements imposed by the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (FRAP) and the local rules for the Federal Circuit. This Standard Document has integrated drafting notes with important explanations and drafting tips.