Systems and methods for executable graph-based model ownership

A method for maintaining ownership integrity of templated executable graph-based models, the method comprising:

• obtaining, by processing circuitry, a first node template comprising a predetermined node structure and one or more rules governing generation of node instances based on the first node template;
• generating, by the processing circuitry, a first bounded executable run-time node comprising the first node template, a first node instance generated according to the first node template, and an overlay structure, wherein the overlay structure comprises:
• a run-time overlay comprising an overlay template and an overlay instance comprising processing logic operable to interact with the first node template and/or the first node instance during execution;
• and
• a first ownership overlay defining a first ownership rule associated with the first bounded executable run-time node;
• receiving, by the processing circuitry, a stimulus and an associated context;
• and
• in response to the stimulus being received, causing execution of the processing logic of the run-time overlay in accordance with the first ownership rule of the first ownership overlay.