TMAE Summit Roundtables Summit to Talk About: Strategies for TMA Networking
Alt Legal Team | July 26, 2025
We’ll be making the most of our time during the lunch hour at the TMAE Summit by hosting small roundtable discussions on a variety of relevant topics. Each roundtable will have a host assigned to lead the discussion with pertinent questions, allowing you to share knowledge and resources and get to know your fellow conference attendees.
Roundtable Description
Trademark administrators are stepping into the spotlight, taking on roles in networking and relationship-building that have long been seen as the domain of attorneys. As the professional landscape evolves, TMAs are proving that you don’t need to pass the bar to make connections that matter. In this roundtable discussion, Jesús Enrique Vargas—an experienced trademark paralegal at Keltie LLP and active member of INTA and CITMA—will guide participants through practical strategies for effective, authentic networking that can enhance your career and bring value to your firm. Participants will discuss strategies for:
- Overcoming common networking challenges as a TMA
- Making confident introductions and engaging with new contacts
- Following up effectively after events
- Maintaining long-term professional connections
- Avoiding common pitfalls and adopting best practices
View all TMAE Summit Roundtables here.
Learn more about the TMAE Summit here.
Roundtable Host
JE Vargas
, Trademark Paralegal, Keltie LLP
Jesús Enrique Vargas is an experienced trade mark paralegal at Keltie LLP, specialising in trade mark prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement. With over seven years of experience in top-tier law firms, he has a proven track record of managing global trade mark portfolios and achieving favourable client outcomes. Qualified in Venezuela, Chile, and the UK, he holds a BA in International Studies, a Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity Law, and the CITMA Paralegal Certificate. An active member of the intellectual property community, JE participates in INTA co-chairing the Promotion Sub-Committee within the TMA Committee, and contributes to the CITMA Paralegal Training Working Group, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of trade mark law.