IOC Claims Olympian Lindsey Vonn's Name As Intellectual Property

gehrehmee writes "As usual, the International Olympic Committee is coming down on hard on people mentioning things related to the Olympics without permission. This time it's UVEX sporting supplies, which sponsors Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn. Without explaination, their front page was today updated to include a tongue-in-cheek poem about UVEX's interaction with the IOC. Can the IOC really claim an Olypmian's name as their own intellectual property?"

Comments

Re:CANADA 4 THA GOLD

[phantomfive]

And vancouver rocks,

Lots of rocks, sure, but too bad about that snow.

And we're gonna win the gold in both mens and womens hockey, cuz we all know that the winter olympix are just aa huge hockey tournament with a bunch of other sports going on...

You seem obsessed with sports, ie 'physical activity' and claiming that someone else's physical activity makes you somehow better. Are you sure you're on the right site?

Re:CANADA 4 THA GOLD

[WillAffleckUW]

I believe you meant to say +1 Canadian.

Because, let's be fair, Canada has three gold medals, neener neener, and there's nothing you can do about that mark of excellence.

Eh?

Re:CANADA 4 THA GOLD

[Jesus_666]

Two gold medals. The women's downhill medal was won by Lindsey Vonn who competed for the IOC. At least the IOC say so and they're the experts.

Re:Sure they can claim it

[NotBornYesterday]

That depends on whether her panties are encrypted or not, but you'd probably get your ass kicked by Lindsey either way. Hell, since the chances of your anonymous nerdy ass getting within 500 yards of her are practically zero, I'd say you're safe.