The settlement of the patent infringement litigation referenced above gave rise to the contracts that are in dispute in this case. For infringements of national patents, you can contact the competent national court.Imitation of a branded good – Counterfeit products. This compilation of country profiles provides a comprehensive insight into national enforcement practices and procedures in the EPC contracting states. Filing allows an attorney or an authorized user with a valid account to file pleadings against an existing case or to file a new case over the internet. Since 1978, however, it has been possible to file a European patent application to obtain a European patent which may take effect in a number of countries. The plaintiffs in Corrigan filed a lawsuit alleging that the county unlawfully reduced their compensation and benefits in violation of R.C..