CedarIP – Part of Alt Legal
Alt Legal Acquires WebTMS, Combining Modern Automation with Proven Global IP Portfolio Management
New York, NY — April 16, 2026 — Alt Legal, a modern, cloud-based trademark management platform, today announced that WebTMS is now part of Alt Legal. The combination brings together two highly complementary platforms—uniting advanced automation and intuitive design with decades of global IP portfolio management expertise.
Alt Legal, founded in 2013 by an attorney and IP paralegal, is known for its automation-first approach to trademark docketing and portfolio management and is trusted by over 1,300 global organizations. Its platform connects to over 180 global IP offices to automatically update data and manage deadlines, helping legal teams reduce manual work and improve accuracy.
WebTMS brings more than 25 years of experience supporting IP professionals with comprehensive portfolio management software covering trademarks, designs, domains, and more. Trusted by leading global law firms and multinational corporations, WebTMS is known for deep configurability, hands-on client service, and long-standing customer relationships spanning decades.
“This combination is about bringing together complementary strengths to better serve our customers,” said Rita O’kyere, Director, Sales & Marketing, WebTMS. “Alt Legal’s automation and user experience, combined with WebTMS’s depth in global portfolio management, positions us to deliver even greater capabilities—without disrupting what already works. Our focus remains on service, reliability, and a customer-led approach to innovation.”
“We’re not just combining two platforms—we’re bringing together automation, design- and customer-forward approaches, and services like integrated global trademark monitoring and paralegal support that go beyond docketing software,” said Nehal Madhani, CEO of Alt Legal. “Our goal is to give global trademark professionals everything they need to succeed.”
The combined companies will take a deliberate, customer-driven approach to future development, including the formation of a Customer Advisory Board to ensure direct input into product direction and priorities. Together, Alt Legal and WebTMS will deliver a more comprehensive, automated platform for global trademark professionals while continuing to support the workflows customers depend on today.
About WebTMS
Founded in 1998, WebTMS is a leading provider of IP portfolio management software, helping IP professionals manage complex portfolios more efficiently. With over 25 years of experience, the company has built a reputation as a trusted partner, delivering innovative software, exceptional support, and strong customer relationships. WebTMS serves more than 500 clients and 2,000 users globally across all continents, offering a comprehensive yet intuitive platform for managing IP matters, including integrated workflow and automated diary tools to ensure critical deadlines and actions are effectively tracked. The company has been consistently recognized by the World Trademark Review, including multiple “Highly Recommended” rankings and a previous No. 1 position in trademark management software reviews.
About Alt Legal
Alt Legal is a distinctively different kind of IP docketing solution that focuses on making trademark professionals’ lives easier. The platform goes beyond what IP professionals expect from legacy docketing systems, driving automation across all phases of the trademark lifecycle. Alt Legal has direct connections to the USPTO and CIPO and integrates other data to provide global trademark docketing coverage. Thousands of IP professionals rely upon our one-click reporting, smart email templates, personalized email reports, calendar sync, TEAS integration, collaboration tools, Alt Legal Trademark Protection monitoring service, and Alt Legal Assist – our managed support service that helps teams handle docketing tasks, data management, and day-to-day operational work with the backing of experienced IP professionals. Best of all, our software is supported by our hands-on team of professionals who have years of industry expertise. For more information, please visit www.altlegal.com.