Before You Register Intellectual Property — Read This First
Before You Register Intellectual Property — Read This First
Intellectual Property registration is often misunderstood — especially when Indigenous jurisdiction and estate planning are involved.
Before submitting an application, Heritage Only Matters Economically (H.O.M.E.) encourages all prospective clients to understand not only how registration works, but also how intellectual property fits into a broader estate plan.
To support informed decision-making, we’ve created two foundational educational resources.
📄 Resource 1: IP Registration Overview
HOME — Intellectual Property Registration Overview
Indigenous Jurisdiction | Client Orientation
This brief overview explains:
What intellectual property registration does (and does not do)
How Indigenous jurisdiction differs from other venues
Why review and authorization steps are required
What to expect before any filing occurs
👉 We recommend reviewing this overview before submitting an application.
📘 Resource 2: Intellectual Property & Estate Planning (Coming Next)
Intellectual property is not just something you create — it is something you own, and ownership has long-term implications.
Our next educational article will explore:
Why intellectual property is an estate asset
What happens when IP is not integrated into an estate plan
The benefits of intentional ownership and continuity
How registration and estate planning work together
This resource is designed to help you think beyond registration and toward long-term stewardship.
Do Your Own Research
These materials are provided to support independent research and realistic expectations.
They are not a substitute for legal advice, but a starting point for understanding:
Jurisdiction
Ownership
Continuity
Responsibility
Those who choose to proceed will find additional educational and consultation options available through H.O.M.E.
