Frequently asked questions

Who are SIP Management?

SIP Mananegement is a brand of Solomon IP Management ltd, a UK registered company. We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs of engineering, intellectual property and creative background, set out to provide affordable Intellectual Property management tools and services to individuals and businesses in the creatives and tech industries. To learn more more about our team, work and vison, visit our About Us page, follow us on social media and check out our blog posts.



What are Blokchain Certificates?

Blockchain is an immutable digital ledger that attach a unique hash ( numeric value ) to the content of a file. By registering your document on our platform IP Vault, you are creating an undeniable record of the content of that file in time. Our blockchain Certificates are a receipt of your transaction and provide you with a globally accepted time stamped proof of your creation. The most advanced tool to protect your copyrights in the digital world. Protect your artwork, music, scripts, written words, images, videos and much more... You can do so through a one off transaction on our Public IP Vault or via your Private IP Vault ( for registered and subscribed members only).



Do the Blockchain Certificates carry legal value?

Yes, blocchain based time stamping and hashing are accepted throughout leading legisltations and organisations such as:

  • European Union ( Regulatory Framework 910/2014/EU).
  • US ( State of Vermont, State of Arizona).
  • China.
  • WIPO ( World Intellectual Property Organisation)



Who is your platform for?

Our platform goal is to support the protection, developement and monetisation of Intellectual Property. Hence we support individuals, small businesses and companies in IP Intensives industries and sectors such as :

  • Creative industries
  • Science & Research
  • Technology
We are a platform for the many, providing affordable and innovative IP management tools and solutions.



I uploaded a file on the IP Vault, is it secured?

Yes, your file data is secured as we do not have access to its content. You file is encrypted and recorded on the blockchain. We only deal with the hash issued. For further safety and peace of mind, we invite our members to safe their work in a password protected ZIP file and then to upload the file on the IP Vault.



How do I verify a timestamp?

To verify a timestamp you need the following :

  • The Blockchain Certificate associated with the fie
  • The Original/seed File without any modification.
The verification process is done in 3 steps:
  1. Cross check your Certificate information with the correct File
  2. Calculate the blockchain address
  3. Verify the matching hash



How do I access my member's area?

To access you member's area, click on the login icon, then click on any option from the dropdown menu.



What is the SIP Marketplace?

The SIP Marketplace is our unique Intellectual Property (IP) services focused marketplace. A one stop shop for the services you will need when thinking about your IP. Find a lawyer to support your filling process, contact a specilist to vaue you IP assets, access specialise funding provider and many more. All your IP needs met in one place, compare pricing between providers, get a quotes and choosen the most suitable and much more. Our marketplace helps our members safe time and money.



Can I use my IP to raise funds?

Yes, you will be soon able to use our platform to raise capital for futher IP developement , through securitisation and tokenisation.You will also be able to find specialise IP finance and lenders on our marketplace.



How much does it cost?

At this point in time we offer 2 types of paid services to our users. _ For one time users and non paying members: 10£ per blockchain certificate _ For paying members: 5£ per certificate Our paying members also enjoy a list of benefits as mentioned on our Pricing page. This includes free trademark search, discounted trademark filing and much more. Do get in touch if you would like to find out more about our pricing. Drop us a line : info@sipamanegment.co.uk



Tell me about your community

Our growing community of members is formed by freelancers, small and medium size creatives industries businesses and startups from around the world.This community is suppoerted by our team and growing network of intellectual property services providers and innovation partners. Some of our members engage in collaborative projects, so you are welcome to just join the community to share and collaborate with others. Visit our forum page to start a conversation.