Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Immoral subject matter refers to things that are considered wrong or bad by society. For example, some inventions may not be useful or may be harmful, and therefore cannot be patented. In the past, patents were also denied for things like gambling devices and fake medicines. Similarly, trademarks cannot be registered if they are scandalous or offensive. While these rules are not used as often today, they still exist to prevent people from profiting off of things that are considered immoral.
Immoral subject matter refers to inventions or trademarks that are considered socially unacceptable or lacking in beneficial use.
These examples illustrate how the law seeks to prevent the promotion of socially unacceptable or harmful activities through patents and trademarks. By denying protection to such subject matter, the law aims to discourage their use and promote socially beneficial inventions and trademarks.