The document discusses common myths and misconceptions that small to medium sized companies have about intellectual property (IP). It addresses eight myths: that they don't have any IP; that their company is too small to need IP; that IP protection is too expensive; that IP protection is not important; that IP protection can wait; that dealing with legal issues takes too much time; that it's easy to get around someone's IP; and that IP is not complicated enough to require professional help. For each myth, the document provides a concise rebuttal explaining the importance and benefits of IP protection even for small companies.