Holly Lance

Holly Lance is an experienced attorney specializing in intellectual property law, particularly in trademarks and copyrights. Currently serving as an Attorney-Advisor at the USPTO since July 2020, Holly previously held the position of Counsel at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP from December 2015 to July 2020, focusing on brand protection and intellectual property litigation. Holly's prior roles include Associate at JONES DAY®, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, and Drinker Biddle & Reath, where responsibilities spanned trademark prosecution, litigation, and client counseling. Holly has a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University, along with experience as a law clerk at various organizations including the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Federal Trade Commission.