TMAE Summit 2025
Join the Trademark Administrators' Exchange (TMAE) and Alt Legal for a dynamic, in-person event designed to sharpen your trademark expertise and expand your professional community.
About the Event
At the TMAE Summit, you’ll gain valuable insights from four substantive sessions, engage in lively roundtable discussions, and build relationships through both structured networking and more casual gatherings. With a balance of practical education and meaningful connection, the Summit will empower you to thrive as a trademark administrator and set you on the path to long-term career success.
Throughout the event we’ll be taking networking breaks and enjoying delicious refereshments. Following the event, you’ll have the option to join for a social outing with drinks sponsored by Alt Legal.
Additionally, we’re hosting optional social events throughout the week including an opening reception as well as a Chicago River boat tour showcasing Chicago’s incredible architecure.
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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.
Where to Stay in Chicago
For those traveling from out of town, we’ve compiled a list of hotels within walking distance of the venue. We have not booked a hotel block.
Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown-The Loop
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown
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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, USPTO trademark watch 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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