INDIANAPOLIS -- Franklin College claims in a federal lawsuit that Ohio-based Franklin University is causing identity confusion as it prepares to open an Indianapolis location.
Franklin College President James Moseley says the lawsuit filed Monday was necessary to protect the "good name and reputation" of the 175-year-old liberal arts school about 20 miles south of Indianapolis.
Franklin College says Franklin University is using a clock tower design and colors similar to its own in advertising that makes it appear the two schools are affiliated.
Columbus, Ohio-based Franklin University said it targets older students primarily interested in business. It says it will protect the right to use its own name and publicize its programs in a
factual manner.
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