About
Antigone Litterae provides specialized services at the intersection of intellectual property and land management. Like our namesake from Greek tragedy who stood for principle and justice, we advocate for the protection of both creative works and natural landscapes.
We navigate complex legal and administrative terrains with precision and care, ensuring your projects receive the attention and expertise they deserve.
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Principal consultant David Michalove brings extensive experience from his work with the National Park Service, Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management. His unique background bridges the worlds of public land management and intellectual property, having also worked on copyright matters for major publications, including a forthcoming book with MIT Press.
This diverse expertise allows Antigone Litterae to offer an uncommon blend of services, addressing both the protection of creative works and the stewardship of natural resources.
Services
Intellectual Property
Book Copyright Registration
Professional services to ensure your books and literary works are properly protected and formatted for copyright registration. We review your materials and guide you through the registration process.
Copyright Services
Comprehensive copyright consultation for various creative works, including registration, protection strategies, and infringement guidance.
Image Rights Services
Specialized assistance with protecting and managing rights for photographs, illustrations, and other visual works, including licensing and usage agreements.
Land Management
Wilderness Law & Ethics
Expert consultation on wilderness designation, management policies, and ethical considerations for protected lands, drawing on extensive experience with federal land management agencies.
Restoration & Trails Consultation
Guidance on land restoration projects and trail development, balancing ecological integrity with public access and recreational opportunities.
Land Adjudication
Assistance with land use determinations, boundary disputes, and administrative processes related to public and private land management.
Grant Writing Requests
Professional development of grant proposals for conservation, restoration, and cultural projects, leveraging our understanding of both natural resource management and intellectual property considerations.
Our Approach
We believe in the principle of wu wei — accomplishing much by doing only what is necessary. Our services are never overwrought or excessive. We find the essential path forward for each project, implementing solutions with clarity and precision.
Like a well-maintained wilderness trail, our work provides clear direction while respecting the natural contours of the landscape. And like a well-crafted sentence, our documentation has structure, purpose, and not a single element out of place.
Policies
Refund Policy
Initial consultations are free of charge. For contracted services, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on deliverables with revisions at no additional cost until you approve.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made more than 48 hours before scheduled consultations incur no fee. For contracted services, cancellations after work has begun will be billed for the percentage of work completed.