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scandalous subject matter

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A quick definition of scandalous subject matter:

Scandalous subject matter refers to words, phrases, symbols, or images that are considered offensive to society's values and beliefs. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office may refuse to register trademarks that contain scandalous subject matter. The Lanham Act uses the terms "immoral, deceptive, or scandalous subject matter," but courts have not made a distinction between "scandalous" and "immoral."

A more thorough explanation:

Scandalous subject matter refers to words, phrases, symbols, or images that are considered offensive to society's values and beliefs. In the United States, the Patent and Trademark Office may refuse to register a trademark that contains scandalous subject matter.

For example, a trademark that includes a graphic depiction of sexual acts or vulgar language may be considered scandalous and therefore not eligible for registration. Similarly, a trademark that promotes hate speech or discrimination based on race, gender, or religion may also be refused registration.

The term "scandalous" is often used interchangeably with "immoral" in this context, and both refer to subject matter that goes against accepted social norms and values.

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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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[] baddestbunny
22:40
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23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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Dkk
0:10
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windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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