A system and method enables controlled distribution of processor IPinformation to users for evaluation, customization and/or production. One aspect of the system and method is a web site that helps coordinate the IP distribution of the processor IP information between a administrator and end-users, and affiliates of the end-users, namely design houses, tool providers and/or foundries. The processor IP information has a configuration specification including a definable portion of the user. By controlling the distribution of the processor IPinformation, while still allowing for convenient access, the system and method enable many users to customize the processor IPinformation for a variety of applications, with license condition being granted to the user to manufacture the customized units.