The name of the Foederatio Internationalis Una Voce and its very
distinctive logo has been immediately recognisable since its earliest
days. Since the year 2,000 and particularly since the promulgation of
the motu proprio Summorum Pontificum in 2007, there has been a steady
increase in groups being formed and many are using the name Una Voce in
their title. A number of these groups have applied for membership of the
FIUV and been accepted. But there are others who have taken the name
of Una Voce and have not applied, but appear to be claiming a link to
the FIUV on their websites.
This has become a major cause for concern
because they are operating outside the accepted standards of the FIUV
yet are being widely regarded as members. In some instances this is
affecting the good name of the FIUV.
At its XXth General Assembly, 5th November 2011, Rome, the Federation
delegates approved a motion unanimously to protect the FIUV logo and
name.
The problem is two-fold:
- the official FIUV logo, and
- the name Una Voce.
1. THE OFFICIAL FIUV LOGO.
The FIUV logo is an artistic work within the meaning of the Berne
Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. It is an
international agreement governing copyright, which was first accepted in
Bern, Switzerland in 1886. It is quite clear that the FIUV logo must be
classed as an artistic work, commissioned by our founder president Dr
Eric de Saventhem, and designed, as it was, by Albert Decaris, the most
famous French engraver of the 20th century. It is, therefore, the
intellectual property right of the FIUV which has exclusive rights and
no one can use it without the express permission of the FIUV.
Statement 1:
(i) The Logo of the Federation shall be the roundel designed by
Albert Decaris (1901-1988) with a border in gold containing "Foderatio
Internationalis" in black lettering over, and "MCMLXV" in black
lettering under, a central black inescutcheon upon which the gold
letters "Una Voce" are scattered en sourtout. The Logo of the
Federation shall not be altered, defaced, or used in pretence, nor shall
its tincture be modified for any purpose whatsoever.
(ii) The logo of the Federation may be displayed and used by all Members
of the Federation upon their official correspondence, publications, and
possessions and, with the express permission of the President of the
Federation in each case, by all groups having a democratic participation
in Members of the Federation.
2. The Name 'Una Voce'.
The name 'Una Voce' was first chosen by Una Voce France in 1965 and it
was subsequently adopted by the first six national groups which formed
the Foederatio Internationalis Una Voce. The name Una Voce preceded the
logo, but both are now inextricably linked as our worldwide identity.
It is an identity we must do all in our power to safeguard.
Statement 2:
The name Una Voce, when used in conjunction with the aims and objectives
of the International Federation Una Voce, may not be used or displayed
on written, published, or electronic material, by any group which is not
democratically associated with the
Federation, and where its use may lead to misrepresentation in that the
general public is misled into thinking the activity is associated with
the International Federation Una Voce.
Every effort is made by FIUV to ensure the integrity of its logo and
identity in a way that encourages groups that support our aims and
groups that aspire to Membership. However, there are instances where,
despite best efforts, groups using the logo and identity of the FIUV
refuse to co-operate with the Federation in maintaining that integrity.
In such instances, the FIUV reluctantly has to state publicly that
those groups have no connection with the FIUV and use its logo and
identity without the consent of the Federation.
If you are aware of a group using the logo or identity of the FIUV
inappropriately, or if you are unsure of the status of a group using the
logo or the identity of the FIUV, you can assist the Federation by
letting us know at: info@fiuv.org.
Leo Darroch,
President - Foederatio Internationalis Una Voce.
2nd October 2012
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