Drake University, Iowa College Settle ‘D’ Logo Trademark Dispute

Jan. 9, 2026, 5:37 PM UTC

Drake University settled a trademark dispute over an Iowa community college’s use of a similar “D"-bearing logo.

Drake’s claims against the Des Moines Area Community College were dismissed with prejudice with each party bearing its own costs and fees, according to a joint stipulation filed Thursday in the US District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.

The 2024 lawsuit accusing DMACC of infringing Des Moines-based Drake’s trademarks with a rebranded “vintage-style” D logo was stayed last year pending appeal of a preliminary injunction blocking use of the mark. The parties also agreed Thursday to dismiss that appeal in the ...

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