Koha community squares off against commercial fork

Posted May 6, 2010 9:53 UTC (Thu) by ranginui (guest, #65927)
In reply to: Koha community squares off against commercial fork by csawtell
Parent article: Koha community squares off against commercial fork

Koha has been trademarked in various contexts in NZ already. We thought the same as you, but no, It can be trademarked.

A selection of Koha trademarks in NZ
Bell tea & coffee hold a Trademark on Koha - in relation to tea; coffee; tea and coffee substitutes; preparations for beverages
Tohu Wines have Koha, in relation to alcoholic beverages (except beers); wines; fortified wines
KOHA PRODUCTS N Z LTD have a TM on Koha in relation to cosmetic preparations; soaps; perfumes; lotions; face creams; eye creams; make-up; hair care preparations; toiletries; essential oils for cosmetic and perfumery use; essential oils for personal use

I agree with you that it shouldn't be trademarkable, but it is.