Portrait of Holiday W. Banta

Holiday W. Banta

Partner

Holiday Banta is a Partner in the Intellectual Property Group. She is a registered patent attorney and concentrates her practice in the areas of intellectual property litigation, dispute negotiations, U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution and intellectual property licensing.

Client needs come first in Holly’s practice and responsiveness is key to satisfying those needs. Holly takes the time early on to learn about each client's unique perspective and values to ensure that her advice and analysis are tailored to fit. Calls and emails are answered promptly, and, whenever possible, work is performed proactively to maximize value and efficiency for the client. She litigates matters with the same focus and tenacity required in her spare time pursuit of training thoroughbred racehorses to run and jump at speed.

    Education

    • Indiana University (B.A.)
      • Biology
      • Area Certificate in Environmental Studies
    • Vanderbilt University (J.D.)

    Admissions

    • United States District Court - District of Colorado
    • United States District Court - Northern District of Illinois
    • Indiana
    • United States District Court - Northern District of Indiana
    • United States District Court - Southern District of Indiana
    • United States District Court - Western District of Texas
    • United States District Court - Eastern District of Virginia
    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • United States Court of Appeals - Seventh Circuit
    • United States Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit
    • United States Court of Appeals - Federal Circuit
    • United States Patent and Trademark Office

    Professional Affiliations

    • Registered U.S. Patent Attorney
    • International Trademark Association
    • American Agricultural Law Association
    • Women Presidents' Organization
    • Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Association of Indiana
    • Women & Hi-Tech
    • Chiefs in Intellectual Property (ChIPs)
    • European Communities Trademark Association (ECTA)
    • Thoroughbred Club of America
    • Club at Spindletop Hall
    • Traders Point Hunt
    • Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin
    • Commanderie de Bordeaux
    • International Wine and Food Society
    • U.S. Pony Club
    • U.S. Eventing Association
    • Indiana Eventing Association
    • Carriage Association of America
    • United States Equestrian Federation
    • United States Dressage Federation
    • Midsouth Eventing and Dressage Association
    • Member, Ice Miller Attorney Feedback and Development Committee

    Awards & Recognition

    • Legal 500 U.S. City Elite Rankings in Indianapolis for Intellectual Property, 2026
    • Chambers USA, Intellectual Property Leading Lawyer, 2019-2026
    • The Best Lawyers in America®, Intellectual Property Litigation and Patent Litigation, 2020-2026; Patent Law, 2024-2026; Trademark Law, 2024-2026
    • BusinessToday.news, Top 10 Indiana Intellectual Property Lawyers Shaping the Field, 2023
    • Indiana Super Lawyer, 2011-2026
    • Managing IP Global "IP Star", 2013-2025
    • Managing IP’s Top 250 Women in IP, 2014
    • World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000, 2020-2026
    • Indianapolis Monthly Top Lawyers, 2026
    • Litigation Counsel of America Fellow
    • United States Pony Club National USPC Academy of Achievement Award
    • Indianapolis Business Journal Forty Under 40 Award Recipient
    • YWCA Salute to Women of Achievement Volunteer Award
    • Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series, Participant
    • Junior Achievement Indy's Best and Brightest Award (legal category)
    • Colonel of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
    • Listed in Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyers, 2023
    • Master of the Bench, S. Jay Plager Intellectual Property American Inn of Court, 2018-2027
    • President Emeritus, S. Jay Plager Intellectual Property American Inn of Court, 2024-2025
    • President, S. Jay Plager Intellectual Property American Inn of Court, 2023-2024
    • Vice President, S. Jay Plager Intellectual Property American Inn of Court, 2022-2023
    • Treasurer, S. Jay Plager Intellectual Property American Inn of Court, 2020-2022
    • Secretary, S. Jay Plager Intellectual Property American Inn of Court, 2019-2020

    Community Involvement

    • Senior Member, Traders Point Hunt
    • Chair, Elegant Vintages Wine Auction for Indianapolis Zoo, 2005-2027
    • Chair, Indianapolis Zoological Society, Zoo Collections Committee, 2025-2026
    • Chambellan, Sous-Commanderie d’Indianapolis, Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, 2025
    • Connétable, Sous-Commanderie d’Indianapolis, Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, 2026-2027
    • Régent, Commanderie de Bordeaux
    • Indianapolis Zoo Nussbaum Society
    • Chair, Zoobilation, 2007-2008
    • Chair, Fundraising, Zoobilation, 2001-2006
    • Indianapolis Zoological Society, Executive Committee, 2017-2018
    • Indianapolis Zoological Society, Board of Trustees, 2011-2019
    • Indianapolis Zoological Society, Advisory Council, 2005-2010
    • Indianapolis Zoological Society, Founders Board, 2020-2027
    • President, Indiana Eventing Association Board of Directors, 2006-2009
    • President, Phi Beta Kappa (PBK), Alpha Association of Indiana, 2009-2011

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