Vadodara: Razzmatazz from Navratri reached a baking height with a melody of Garba, and if it was a rendition by the leading Garba singer Atul Purohit, it was his magic.
Purohit, who took Garba Frenzy for HEIGHTS fever every year not only the artist who was sought in the state, but his sweet voice had even made him awards throughout the world.
To protect his art, this 64-year-old singer has now registered itself under trademark law and copyright.
With a patent, Purohit is now officially a brand in itself! “After-years, people have used my names and songs in their videos, youtube channels, cellular applications and also in the event, even though without my permission.
This will cause problems for me in the future and so on, I decided To get my name officially registered in the trademark registry, “Pureohit Toi said.
“I don’t mind people who use my name or Garba songs but it must be done with permission.
My photos and photos are protected under copyright law now,” Pureohit said, who was associated with the United Way of Garba, One of the most popular Garba places in the city, for almost three decades now.
Narrow provisions such as ‘Chalo Beta’ in the midst of Garba’s songs, Purohit made his fans connected with the rhythms who continued to save people in seven sea in the US, England, and even Australia and many other countries in their dancing during Navratri.
When the popularity is soaring, people start randomly using names, photos, and songs on their website, online channels, direct shows and even in movies too.
“Now, no one can use its name for commercial purposes without its permission.
He has the only right in the name of Atul Purohit,” said Advocate Yash Suryawala, an expert in the Intellectual Property Rights Act (IPR) who received Purohit’s name.
While companies and organizations usually get a trademark registration, Purohit is the first artist who is confirmed in the state listed under trademark and copyright laws.
The artist also got the three photos registered.
They can now use only with their permission.
Suryawala said that the process to get its name was registered in the trademark registry began in July last year and they got a trademark registration certificate this year.