Built With the Best: &AI Advisors Named to Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers 2026
June 26, 2026
Caleb HarrisWe're proud to share that two of &AI's advisors, Tigran Guledjian of Quinn Emanuel and Charles Calkins of Kilpatrick, have been named to Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers for 2026.
It's a recognition reserved for the practitioners who shape how intellectual property is litigated and protected around the world. For us, it's also a reminder of why we build the way we do.
The ampersand is the point
The name &AI isn't an afterthought. The ampersand is the whole idea: the best outcomes in patent and IP litigation don't come from AI replacing lawyers, or from lawyers ignoring AI. They come from elite practitioners and AI, working together. The attorney's judgment and strategy is amplified by tools that handle the heavy lifting of invalidity analysis, prior art, claim charts, and document review.
That philosophy only works if the technology is grounded in how top litigators actually practice. Which is exactly where advisors like Tigran and Charles come in.
Why advisors like these matter
Tigran and Charles have spent their careers at the front lines of high-stakes patent disputes, where precision, speed, and credibility decide outcomes. Their guidance keeps &AI honest: every feature has to earn its place in a real litigator's workflow, not just look impressive in a demo.
Being recognized among Lawdragon's leading global IP lawyers confirms what we already knew: we're building alongside people at the very top of the field. When the product is shaped by practitioners of this caliber, it shows up in the work it helps our users do.
Congratulations
To Tigran, Charles, and every attorney named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500: congratulations. The honor is richly deserved.
Interested in how &AI supports patent and IP litigation teams? Get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers?
It is an annual guide from Lawdragon recognizing the world's top intellectual property attorneys, selected through journalistic research, peer input, and a vetting process. The 2026 edition honors leading practitioners across patent litigation, trademark, copyright, and IP disputes worldwide.
What does the name &AI mean?
The ampersand stands for partnership: elite legal practitioners and AI working together. &AI is built on the idea that the best outcomes in patent and IP litigation come from pairing an attorney's judgment with AI that handles the heavy lifting, such as invalidity analysis, prior art search, and document review.
How does &AI support patent and IP litigation teams?
&AI accelerates core litigation work, including invalidity analysis, prior art search, claim charting, and document review, so attorneys can spend more time on strategy. The product is shaped by input from leading IP litigators to fit how teams actually practice.
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