Yes, it is a federal court.
the court of appeals for the federal circuit
the court of appeals for the federal circuit
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has nationwide jurisdiction over cases involving patent law. It hears appeals of cases involving international trade from the US Court of International Trade.
The federal courts here numerous types of court cases. A few of the cases are maritime law, copyright cases, patent cases, and bankruptcy.
In the USA that would fall into the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal courts, assuming the issue is one of enforceability and not merely licensing, which could be handled in a state court.
In most cases I have read the civil cases heard at the Federal level are cases that directly question someone's rights and apply to a large number of people. The cases heard at a local level can also be promoted to Federal cases. For example if you have a property dispute with your neighbor it will not go to federal court; however, if you have a court that disputes whether its legal for you to carry a concealed weapon or practice free speech you could proceed to the Federal Court.
the Federal Court.
Generally, federal criminal cases are tried in US District Court.
Most federal criminal cases are tried in US District Court.
No they do not. Copyright, trademark, and patent are Federal statutes and are the sole purview of the Federal Court System. These cases are prosecuted through the US Attorney Generals Office and laws are enforced through the Department of Justice.
No. Patent laws are administered by the Federal Government. You would have to bring suit in US District Court.
Federal trial courts almost always have original jurisdiction in the federal system.