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From upload to proof, we handle the rest.

No wallets. No crypto. No lawyers required upfront. Upload your creative work and we register it on-chain with a court-recognized timestamp. The same flow whether you protect one file yourself or hand a whole catalog to us.

1 to 24 hours
1 hour for creators, 24h for studios
Private by default
Nothing public without you
Court-recognized
EU qualified timestamps
Works worldwide
Verifiable by anyone, anywhere
The process

Six steps. That's all it takes.

We built this so you never have to think about the technical side. Ever.

01
Upload

Upload your work

Log in and upload the files you want to protect. Art, music, code, writing, characters, series bibles, scripts, any creative asset. We accept all common formats.

Your files go into a private, encrypted space. Nothing is public. Only the cryptographic fingerprint is ever stored on-chain.

PNG / JPGPDFPSDMP4DOC / DOCXZIP+ more
02
Review

We review your submission

Our team verifies metadata and checks file integrity before anything goes on-chain, so your proof is clean and complete.

You get a notification when review is complete, usually within the hour for creators. If we need anything, we reach out directly.

03
Registration

On-chain registration

We register your IP on-chain. A cryptographic fingerprint of your file is permanently written alongside metadata and a qualified timestamp. We handle all the crypto, you never need a wallet.

Certificate of Record0x4f3a91...
ASSETMarlowe the Cartographer
BLOCK18,492,031
STAMPED2026-03-19 14:02 UTC
NETWORKPolygon / ERC-721
SHA-256: 9f3a...b72c4d1e8a0f3c9b2e5d7a1c4f8e3b6a9d2c5f...
04
Storage

Permanent storage

Your original file is stored permanently on IPFS, a decentralized network that cannot be taken down, modified, or deleted.

The content hash is embedded in your on-chain record, creating an unbreakable link between the on-chain proof and your original file.

05
Your proof

Get your proof

You receive a downloadable PDF with your registration details, a QR code linking to the public verification page, and a qualified timestamp for EU legal recognition.

Every record has a permanent public verification URL. Share it with clients, lawyers, or partners as proof of ownership and creation date.

06
Manage

Manage your IP

All your protected work in one place, organized and shareable with anyone who needs to verify your ownership. Studios also get licensing and revenue tools in a dedicated portal.

What you can protect

Any creative work. Any file type.

If you made it, we can register it.

Art and design

Timestamp originals before sharing with clients or posting online.

Music and audio

Prove when your track, beat, or composition was created.

Research and academia

Seal your thesis, papers, or discoveries with a verifiable date.

Contracts and legal

Immutable proof an NDA, proposal, or contract existed on a date.

Code and software

Register source code and prototypes before filing patents.

Film and video

Protect scripts, storyboards, and footage with timestamped proofs.

Architecture

Seal blueprints, CAD files, and technical drawings before sharing.

Photography

Prove ownership of photos before publishing or licensing them.

Business and patents

Document inventions, business plans, and prototypes with a date.

For studios

What we protect for studios.

Characters

Character sheets, concept art, and original design documents.

Series Bibles

Full bibles, episode outlines, and show treatments.

Episode Files

Finished episodes, rough cuts, and animatics.

Backgrounds

Style frames, background art, and visual assets.

Animation

Animated sequences, motion tests, and final renders.

Scripts

Screenplays, episode scripts, and shooting scripts.

Films

Short films, feature cuts, and final deliverables.

Series

Multi-episode series and seasonal production packages.

Pitches

Pitch decks, one-pagers, and investor presentations.

Pilots

Pilot episodes, proof-of-concept videos, and demos.

Storyboards

Panel sequences, shot lists, and visual narratives.

Concept Art

World-building visuals, mood boards, and explorations.

FAQ

Common questions.

Do I need a crypto wallet? +

No. We handle wallets, gas fees, and transactions. You use a normal dashboard, never a blockchain.

Is this an NFT? +

No. An NFT is a tradable token built to be owned and transferred. IPWeb3 registers an immutable, timestamped record of your file on-chain, proving you created it in that exact form on a specific date. The value is the permanent proof of authorship, not a token to trade.

Is my original file private? +

Yes. Your files go into a private, encrypted space. Only a cryptographic fingerprint is ever stored on-chain. Nothing is public unless you choose to share it.

How long does registration take? +

Creators get proof in minutes. For studio submissions, review takes 1-2 business days, then the on-chain step completes in minutes and you get your record the same day.

What files can I register? +

Any digital file: images, PDFs, videos, ZIP archives, scripts, 3D files. If you can upload it, we can register it.

What does EU Legal recognition mean? +

Our EU Legal records include an eIDAS-qualified timestamp, the same standard used for digital contracts and court submissions across the EU. It proves your file existed at a specific time.

What if I need to update a file after registration? +

The original registration is permanent and cannot be changed. That is what makes it trustworthy. You can register updated versions as new entries, which creates a clear version history.

Does on-chain registration hold up in court? +

On-chain timestamps work as supporting evidence in disputes. Courts in the US, EU, and China have accepted on-chain evidence as admissible. In the EU, eIDAS recognizes qualified electronic timestamps as legally valid. The most common use is proving your work existed first in licensing or ownership disputes.