This service provides comprehensive patent support to EIC beneficiaries seeking to protect, manage, and maximise the value of their technological innovations across European and international markets. It supports companies throughout the full patent lifecycle, from early-stage invention assessment and prior art analysis to the drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications and the development of robust patent portfolios. The service includes prior art searches and technology landscape analyses to assess patentability and define appropriate intellectual property strategies aligned with business objectives. It also covers the preparation and filing of patent applications, as well as their prosecution before the European Patent Office (EPO), national patent offices, and WIPO. In addition, beneficiaries receive strategic guidance on portfolio management, freedom-to-operate considerations, and broader IP strategy to support commercialisation and investment readiness. The service is tailored to startups, scale-ups, and innovative companies across all technology domains, including advanced fields such as artificial intelligence, life sciences, engineering, and software. Delivered by experienced European patent attorneys with strong technical, scientific, and commercial backgrounds, the service ensures high-quality, coordinated support across jurisdictions. Through this approach, beneficiaries can secure strong and enforceable patent protection, reduce legal and commercial risks, and strengthen their ability to scale and compete in global markets.