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Grapevine Imports, Ltd. v. United States

Citation: 393 F. App'x 722Docket: No. 2008-5090

Court: Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; September 13, 2010; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated has been granted permission to file a brief amicus curiae in support of Grapevine Imports, Ltd. The United States government has consented to this motion and has also requested an extension of time to submit its reply brief, which is unopposed. The court has approved both motions: Bausch & Lomb’s request to file the amicus brief is granted, and the United States is allowed an extension. The United States must file its reply brief within 14 days from the date of this order.

Legal Issues Addressed

Amicus Curiae Briefs

Application: The court grants permission for a third party, Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, to file an amicus curiae brief in support of one of the parties involved, Grapevine Imports, Ltd.

Reasoning: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated has been granted permission to file a brief amicus curiae in support of Grapevine Imports, Ltd.

Extension of Time for Filing Briefs

Application: The court approves the United States government's request for an extension to file its reply brief, demonstrating flexibility in procedural timelines when unopposed.

Reasoning: The United States government has consented to this motion and has also requested an extension of time to submit its reply brief, which is unopposed.