When a "large entity" pays the maintenance fees on a patent based on the amount for a "small entity", the Commissioner of Patents cannot accept a top-up payment after the deadline. However, the temporal element in the determination of the "small entity" status should be interpreted to minimize the risk of catastrophic consequences when an innocent error is made in determining the appropriate status.

Amazon.com objects to the registration of the domain names "amazondrugs.com", "amazonpharmacy.com" and "amazondoctor.com" in relation with the sale of herbs and health products cultivated in the Amazon region of South America.

Appeal from a decision of the Registrar refusing registration of the trademark NEVADOS on the grounds that it is confusing with Sears' NEVADA trademark. Appeal dismissed.

Boston Pizza is seeking an interlocutory injunction to prevent a subsidiary of McDonald's Restaurants to use the trade name Boston Market for the operation of restaurants and sale of prepared food. Motion denied.