The Pan-Albanian Federation of America Vatra (The Hearth), Inc.EST. APRIL 28, 1912 RECOGNIZED JUNE 13, 1912
Official VATRA — Pan-Albanian Hearth Federation sealVATRAThe Pan-Albanian Federation of America Vatra (The Hearth), Inc.
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INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION · DRAFT FOR REVIEW

Media & Image Usage

This framework explains the intended approach to institutional branding, archival material, and photography. It is not a license and requires approval by VATRA before adoption.

The Pan-Albanian Federation of America Vatra (The Hearth), Inc. · Public-facing name: VATRA

Federal trademark registration and seal usage

The official VATRA seal is a registered trademark of The Pan-Albanian Federation of America Vatra (The Hearth), Inc., USPTO Registration No. 7,870,502 (Serial No. 90187864), registered July 22, 2025. The identified registration covers the official seal design and wording for Class 041 services involving online non-downloadable newspapers; it does not imply registration of every product, service, name variation, or other emblem. Requests for permission must be directed to the Federation and approved in writing. See /media-center#trademark-and-brand-usage for the Media Center trademark and brand-usage notice.

Historical photographs and documents

Historical portraits, archival photographs, newspaper pages, and institutional documents should be used only after their source, identity, provenance, copyright status, and reproduction permission are confirmed. Image descriptions should identify people and events only when reliably documented.

Event photography and minors

Photographs from public events may include third-party rights and personal data. Identifiable images of children require appropriate authorization before publication. Do not submit private membership, student, or other personal records for public display.

Attribution and editorial context

Where reuse is authorized, retain the supplied credit, date, source institution, and relevant context. Do not alter the registered seal or historical inscriptions. Do not insert registered-mark symbols retroactively into historical photographs or documents, or imply that a person, institution, government, or publication endorses an unapproved use.

Permission requests

Use the Media Center or Contact page to ask about a specific asset and proposed use. The site does not currently provide a rights-cleared downloadable press library.