different matter all together, and that would be a Trademark. Where else do we see competitions in which 3 places are recognized and each is identified as Gold, Silver and Bronze? None that I am aware of.

The Olympics, Para-Olympics and Special Olympics are the only examples that I know of, and each is affiliated to the IOC and thereby derive their permission to use the designations.

But aside from the potential infringement, why would we want our chip, token and Silver Strike recognition program to be modeled after the Olympics? I don't know about you, but when I hear Gold, Silver and Bronze, I think of the Jeopardy solution:

"What are the Olympic medal awards designations?"

Respectfully, Jim