Legal Infrastructure — built for the independent music industry

Protect your music. Connect with the right attorney.

GeeseTrace Intake helps independent artists, songwriters, producers, labels, and music rights holders organize potential copyright and legal matters and connect with attorneys who understand the music industry.

Created by an attorney with music industry experience.
How it works

Three simple steps.

From noticing something wrong to connecting with an attorney — without the guesswork.

01

Tell us what happened.

Answer a short, guided set of questions about your music and the potential legal issue.

02

Upload your evidence.

URLs, screenshots, recordings, ownership docs — organized in one structured file.

03

Get connected with an attorney.

Eligible matters may be routed for review by an attorney familiar with your type of legal issue.

Why GeeseTrace Intake

Legal infrastructure, built for independent music.

Major labels have established legal infrastructure to help protect and enforce their music rights. Independent artists and music rights holders deserve access to legal infrastructure too. GeeseTrace Intake helps close that gap — a more accessible way to document potential legal issues, understand available pathways, and begin the process of seeking legal support.

Built for independent rights holders
Not for labels, not for lawyers — for artists, songwriters, producers, and small teams.
Created by an attorney with music experience
Designed by someone who has practiced in music, IP, and rights work.
Organize evidence in one place
URLs, screenshots, recordings, ownership docs, and licensing history — structured for attorney review.
Connect with attorneys familiar with the music industry
Eligible matters may be routed to attorneys with relevant experience.
Underused by musicians

The Copyright Claims Board was built for creators like you.

The CCB is a small-claims-style tribunal inside the U.S. Copyright Office — with damages up to $30,000, filing fees of just $100, and a paper-based process. It was created to give independent creators real recourse. Yet it remains dramatically underused in the music industry. We think that needs to change.

$30,000
Damages cap per proceeding
$100
Total filing fee
~1 year
Typical resolution
Resources

Learn what you need — fast.

All resources
Independent artists · Songwriters · Producers · Labels · Publishers

Think your music may have been used without permission?

Start your intake in minutes. Organize your evidence. Understand your options.

Informational intake only · Not legal advice · No attorney-client relationship