Reliance withdraws 'Operation Sindoor' trademark, says it was filed inadvertently

Reliance Industries has withdrawn its trademark request for the term ‘Operation Sindoor’, saying the application was filed by mistake. According to the company, a junior employee submitted the request without proper approval.
The company said in a statement, “Reliance Industries has no intention of trademarking Operation Sindoor, a phrase which is now a part of the national consciousness as an evocative symbol of Indian bravery.”
“Jio Studios, a unit of Reliance Industries, has withdrawn its trademark application, which was filed inadvertently by a junior person without authorisation,” the statement mentioned.
It further stated, “Reliance Industries and all its stakeholders are incredibly proud of Operation Sindoor, which came about in response to a Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Operation Sindoor is the proud achievement of our brave Armed Forces in India's uncompromising fight against the evil of terrorism. Reliance stands fully in support of our Government and Armed Forces in this fight against terrorism. Our commitment to the motto of 'INDIA FIRST' remains unwavering.”
WHY WAS A TRADEMARK FILED?
On May 7, four different applications were made to trademark the phrase ‘Operation Sindoor’ under Class 41 of the Nice Classification. This category includes services like films, shows, online content, education, cultural events and more. It is commonly used by OTT platforms, broadcasters, and filmmakers. This meant the phrase could have been turned into a movie, web series or other entertainment product.
Reliance, through its Jio Studios unit, was the first to file an application that morning. Others who followed included a resident of Mumbai, a retired Air Force officer, and a lawyer based in Delhi.
WHAT IS 'OPERATION SINDOOR'?
‘Operation Sindoor’ is the name being used to describe India’s recent military action in Pakistan after a terror attack in Pahalgam. The term has quickly become a symbol of courage and patriotism, widely recognised across the country.