The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri is issuing proposed local rules and patent rules for public comment. Clean and track change versions of the rules are available. You may contact the Clerk of Court at 314-244-7904 or by e-mail at MOEDml_ExecTeam@moed.uscourts.gov, with any questions, comments, or proposed changes you may have.

A summary of the changes is provided in the Notice. Public comment is open through November 6, 2025. Comments will be considered by the Court after the public comment deadline. The proposed effective date for these amendments is December 15, 2025.