Case Study

Securing Trust in IP Protection Through Blockchain

A secure, transparent platform for managing and sharing intellectual property, delivering control, compliance, and trust.

Client overview

The client is a technology company specialising in data security, intellectual property management, and IT system design. Led by experts, the organisation develops tools to help businesses protect, manage, and share intellectual assets securely. It serves professional-services firms, technology companies, and engineering and research teams seeking trusted digital collaboration environments.

Project details

Information Security Challenges

The client needed a secure way to manage and share intellectual property across multiple partners. Traditional file-sharing tools lacked transparency, auditability, and access control. In past collaborations, unauthorised changes could have been made to sensitive documents without a traceable record, leading to disputes and loss of trust. Compliance with data-protection standards was crucial, as any breach could lead to financial penalties and damage the reputation of the involved parties.

Purpose and Objectives

Espeo Software built a blockchain-based platform for controlled sharing of intellectual assets. It ensures data integrity, access transparency, and full auditability, thereby helping organisations collaborate securely while protecting their intellectual property.

weeks from start to MVP delivery

smart contracts implemented

active projects managed in tests

customisable agreement types

successful product demos for stakeholders

Deliver a secure blockchain-based MVP on time

Enable controlled access to intellectual assets

Ensure full auditability and data transparency

Integrate role-based authentication via Auth0

Support encrypted asset storage and sharing

How we did it

Discovery & Workshops

Collaborative sessions defined business goals, clarified requirements, and prioritised features for the minimum viable product.

Design & Prototyping

Created interactive prototypes to visualise user flows and gather feedback. Consider Jane, a project manager uploading a valuable design document. She navigates through a seamless interface, setting specific viewing permissions for her teammates and external partners. With the clear, step-by-step instructions embedded in the system, Jane confidently shares the document, knowing unauthorised access is prevented. This careful flow ensures that users find the asset management process secure and intuitive.

Blockchain Implementation

Built and configured the Hyperledger Fabric network to enable asset storage with full traceability and smart-contract functionality.

Integration & Development

Connected Angular and Node.js components with Auth0 authentication to ensure smooth role-based access and encrypted data handling.

Testing & Delivery

Verified functionality across user roles, reviewed smart-contract performance. We delivered the MVP within the required timeline to support the client’s grant settlement process.

Tech stack & team composition

Delivery Manager

Full-Stack Developer

UX/UI Designer

DevOps Engineer

Results

Secure IP Management

Enabled safe storage and sharing of intellectual assets.

Complete Auditability

All transactions are traceable through blockchain records.

Seamless Access Control

Clear, role-based permissions prevent unauthorised access.

Blockchain Integration

Established a reliable network with smart contracts.

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