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TMAE Summit 2026

The Trademark Administrators’ Exchange (TMAE) Summit on October 19-21 is the premier event designed for trademark administrators and professionals who keep IP operations running smoothly. Join peers from across the country for this exciting event providing focused education (CLE pending), interactive discussions, immersive workshops, 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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October 20 - Sessions and Roundtables

Sessions

Our informative and dynamic sessions are designed with trademark administrators in mind, including:

  • Substantive legal sessions to deepen your understanding of the trademark issues you manage every day
  • Career development sessions to help you grow and advance in your role
  • Technology-focused sessions to enhance your ability to leverage tools and systems effectively
  • And more, all geared toward supporting your success

Roundtables

Our lunch roundtables give you the opportunity to join small, focused discussions with peers where you will take a deep-dive into a particular topic in a relaxed, casual, friendly setting. Past topics included:

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

October 21 - Workshops & Brooklyn Bridge Tour (Additional Fee)

For an additional fee, join us for Day 2 TMAE Summit events, including a half day of interactive workshops and lively networking.

Following the morning workshops and networking, we’ll head downtown for a tour of the Brooklyn Bridge, where our expert guides will lead us on a stroll across the iconic NYC landmark. We will take in the incredible history and see stunning architectural details up close, as well as enjoy beautiful views of Lower Manhattan. The tour will then walk into Brooklyn and end in the lovely DUMBO neighborhood, where we’ll refresh with classic New York City pizza and ice cream. This tour is sure to delight locals and tourists alike!

More details to be provided soon!

Event Location

The TMAE Summit will be hosted at Jay Suites, conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan at 515 Madison Avenue (at 53rd Street.) The space is equipped with WiFi and common spaces that attendees may utilize throughout the event.

Jay Suites is easily accessible by public transportation.

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

Photo: Ettinger Engineeering Associates

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.

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