Tony Afram Recognized Again as a Leading IP Strategist by IAM Strategy 300

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland - August 18, 2026

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We are proud to announce that Tony Afram, Founder and CEO of ipQuants AG, developer of the AI legal assistant Qthena, has once again been named to the IAM Strategy 300 2026.

This honor places Tony once more among leading practitioners recognized for their role in developing and implementing strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios.

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Tony ranked in the following categories: IP management consultancy, Legal, Licensing, M&A, Technology transfer.

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Pioneering the Next Generation of IP Strategy

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The IAM Strategy 300 2026 guide recognizes professionals who are making a significant impact on the IP landscape through their expertise and strategic leadership. The guide highlights individuals whose knowledge and experience help organizations develop effective approaches to managing, protecting, and maximizing the value of their intellectual property.

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Tony Afram’s inclusion in the IAM Strategy 300 2026 reflects his continued commitment to advancing innovative approaches to IP strategy and delivering practical, high-impact solutions for organizations navigating an increasingly complex IP environment.

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Tony has also previously been recognized as part of the IAM Global Leaders 2026, as well as an IAM Strategy 300 Global Leader and leading IP strategist in 2024.

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Tony commented:

“It is a tremendous honor to be recognized once again by our peers and IAM as a leading IP strategist. As generative AI reshapes the legal landscape, our priority through Qthena remains providing IP attorneys and corporate teams with a transparent, highly reliable digital assistant that supports strategic excellence in IP, elevates quality, and drives faster decision-making.” ‍‍

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Redefining How IP Workflows Function

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Through its strategic partnership with Questel, ipQuants AG continues to accelerate the adoption of trusted AI assistants for IP attorneys. By prioritizing transparency and data security, and by embedding real-life IP logic rather than relying on unverified automation, Qthena helps innovation-driven organizations reduce operational turnaround times while maintaining rigorous quality control.

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About Qthena

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Qthena is the legal digital assistant, purpose-built for patent and trademark professionals. Trusted by hundreds of law firms and corporate IP teams across 30+ countries, Qthena enables teams to draft, review, analyze, and manage complex IP work faster, with greater consistency, and full transparency.

Developed from the ground up by IP attorneys, Qthena reflects how IP professionals actually work. Its generative AI operates within defined guardrails, delivering sourced and traceable outputs with transparent limitations, allowing teams to reduce manual workload, strengthen quality control, and scale expertise.

From patent drafting and office action responses to trademark portfolio management, Qthena helps IP teams reduce turnaround times, standardize best practices, and focus on higher-value, strategic work.

Qthena is developed by ipQuants AG, a Switzerland-based SaaS company, and is powered by Questel, a global leader in intellectual property and innovation management solutions.

Discover more about Qthena at www.questel.com/qthena, and follow Qthena on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest insights, news, and expert articles.

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