Holiday W. Banta

Holiday W. Banta is a registered patent attorney and partner at Ice Miller LLP who focuses on intellectual property law, dispute negotiations, trademark prosecution, and intellectual property licensing and other IP disputes. She represents clients in matters involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, technology, advertising, and related commercial disputes. She approaches each engagement by learning the client’s priorities and business perspective. She provides responsive advice and develops strategies intended to address legal risks while supporting practical business objectives.

Holiday earned her B.A. in Biology from Indiana University, where she also completed an Area Certificate in Environmental Studies. She earned her J.D. from Vanderbilt University. She is admitted in Indiana, multiple federal district courts, several federal appellate courts, the Supreme Court of the United States, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. She draws on this broad admissions background to support clients in complex intellectual property and commercial matters.

Holiday handles intellectual property disputes with experience across litigation, licensing, trademarks, patents, technology, life sciences, and agribusiness matters. She assists clients with US and foreign trademark prosecution and works on licensing arrangements involving valuable intellectual property assets. She also advises clients in commercial litigation and internet, technology, and social media matters. She focuses on responsive communication and practical analysis tailored to each client’s circumstances and long-term objectives across multiple industries.

Holiday W. Banta has earned recognition from Chambers USA for Intellectual Property from 2019 through 2026 and Indiana Super Lawyers from 2011 through 2026. The Best Lawyers in America, Managing IP, and World Trademark Review have also recognized her. She received Legal 500 US City Elite recognition for Intellectual Property in Indianapolis in 2026. She continues to provide focused counsel across complex intellectual property disputes and related transactions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Ice Miller LLP
• Member, International Trademark Association
• Member, American Agricultural Law Association
• Member, Indiana Eventing Association
• Member, Carriage Association of America

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Vanderbilt University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Indiana University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)