Blank Rome partner Matthew A. Homyk will serve as a panelist at the International Trademark Association’s (“INTA”) 2026 Annual Meeting, being held May 2 through 6, 2026, in London, England.

Matt’s session, “Purpose in Practice: Pro Bono IP Work and the Paralympic Movement,” will take place on Sunday, May 3, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

About the Session

Intellectual property (“IP”) professionals are driving impact beyond the boardroom through pro bono work and purpose-driven partnerships. Panelists will share how IP knowledge is being used to support athletes, protect brand integrity, and advance equity in global sports and society. Attendees will learn how legal professionals are collaborating with organizations to champion inclusion, accessibility, and innovation.

Panelists: 

  • Moderator: Cam Gatta, Assistant General Counsel, Global Trademarks, Microsoft Corporation
  • Tracy Cooke, Business Program Manager, Global Trademarks (CELA), Microsoft Corporation
  • Imogen Fowler, Partner, Hogan Lovells (Alicante) S.L. y Cia.
  • Matthew Homyk, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
  • Elizabeth Riley, General Counsel, International Paralympic Committee)

For more information, please visit the event webpage.


Learn more about the session and what the panelists had to say in INTA Daily News (May 3, 2026): Purpose in Practice: Pro Bono IP Work and the Paralympic Movement