A recent study, published in January 2025 by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), analyses the relationship between intellectual property rights (IPRs) and firm performance in the European Union. It confirms that companies that own at least one IPR, such as patent, trademark, design, generate higher revenues per employee and pay higher wages than their counterparts without IPRs. Although IPR ownership is generally lower among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) compared to larger firms, it is found that SMEs achieve higher IPR ownership premium, especially when it comes to trademark ownership. Moreover, our experience indicates that IPRs can facilitate financing by Banks and, if properly managed, can increase revenues.