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TMAE Summit 2025

The Trademark Administrators’ Exchange (TMAE) Summit is the premier event designed exclusively for trademark administrators and professionals who keep IP operations running smoothly. Join peers from across the country for this one-day event providing focused education (CLE pending), interactive discussions, and valuable networking — all in a collaborative, welcoming environment.

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About the Event

Why Attend

At TMAE Summit, you’ll gain: 

  • Actionable insights from sessions led by industry leaders, tailored to the trademark administrator role.
  • Peer-to-peer learning through dynamic roundtables addressing real-world challenges.
  • High-value connections with colleagues, speakers, and industry leaders.

Whether you’re looking to refine your processes, sharpen your paralegal skills, or expand your professional network, TMAE Summit offers the tools and relationships to help you excel.

All fees collected for this event are payable to and solely for the benefit and interest of the Trademark Administrators’ Exchange.

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Sessions and Roundtables

Sessions

Roundtables

Our lunch roundtables give you the opportunity to join small, focused discussions with peers. Topics will include:

  • Streamlining workflows and processes
  • Leveraging technology and AI in trademark practice
  • Managing stress as a legal professional
  • Drafting strategies for goods & services
  • Strategies for negotiatng strategies
  • Evaluating and improving your legal tech stack
  • Alt Legal Demo

Event Location

The TMAE Summit will be hosted at the Chicago offices of Perkins Coie LLP, conveniently located in the heart of the Chicago Loop at 110 North Wacker Drive. The space is equipped with WiFi and common spaces that attendees may utilize throughout the event.

Perkins Coie is easily accessible by public transportation. The Ogilvie Transportation Center is just steps away. Union Station as well as many L and bus stops are located minutes away.

All fees collected for this event are payable to and solely for the benefit and interest of the Trademark Administrators’ Exchange.

Chicago Architecture River Boat Tour

Join us on Thursday, September 18 at 10:45am for a 90-minute tour of Chicago’s stunning architectural landmarks. This optional social event is available as an add-on to your TMAE Summit ticket for $45 (our cost for the tour).

We’ll be cruising with experienced guides, who will provide a comprehensive tour on all three branches of the Chicago River. Marvel at Chicago’s fabulous architecture, including the Wrigley Building, the Marina Towers, Willis Tower, the Civic Opera House, and more.

Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. The tour will start a short walk from the Perkins Coie office. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase on the boat. The boat is fully accessible and provides restrooms aboard. The cruise will depart rain or shine!

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Financial Aid and More Information

Please complete and submit this form prior to registering for the TMAE Summit. If you have been approved for financial aid, we will issue you a personalized discount code.

If you have any questions about the TMAE Summit, please contact Alt Legal’s Head of Community, Bri Van Til at [email protected].

View the TMAE Summit terms and conditions here.

How can I convince my organization to let me attend the TMAE Summit?

Attending conferences and events is key to any trademark professional’s career development. Conferences and events offer opportunities to learn the latest legal issues and trends and to engage in valuable networking opportunities. We’ve prepared a justification letter that you can use to request permission to attend the TMAE Summit.

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About Alt Legal

Alt Legal offers an innovative and fully-automated IP docketing system that allows IP professionals to easily monitor their portfolios and work more efficiently. Our modern approach to docketing software, trusted by thousands of IP professionals at AM Law 200 firms, solo and boutique firms and Fortune 100 companies, allows users to easily track deadlines, create clear and customizable reports in just one click and quickly generate internal or client communications.

Alt Legal also provides:

Alt Legal Trademark Protection – our fully-automated trademark watch and monitoring service

Alt Legal Assist – our premium IP paralegal service

About the TMAE

Join the Trademark Administrators’ Exchange (TMAE), a place for trademark and other IP administrators, paralegals, legal assistants, docketers, and more to share resources and learn from one another. The TMAE provides an email-based, threaded conversation space where trademark administrators can ask questions, provide resources, network, and support one another.

Additionally, the TMAE regularly hosts webinars on key topics for trademark administrators. See upcoming TMAE and Alt Legal events here and view the TMAE webinar archive here where you can view all TMAE webinars on demand.

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