Reliance Industries has issued a clarification stating that it has no plans to trademark the term “Operation Sindoor.” The company described the phrase as a powerful representation of Indian courage, stressing that it now belongs to the collective national consciousness rather than to any single entity. "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," it said.
"Jio Studios, a unit of Reliance Industries, has withdrawn its trademark application, which was filed inadvertently by a junior person without authorisation. 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," it added.
Earlier reports indicated that Reliance Industries, along with three other entities, had submitted trademark applications under Class 41 of the Nice Classification, which pertains to media, cultural, educational, and entertainment services.
Media Statement
— Reliance Industries Limited (@RIL_Updates) May 8, 2025
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Jio Studios, a unit of Reliance Industries, has withdrawn its trademark application,…
Trademark Flurry
On May 7, Wednesday between 10:42 am and 6:27 pm, four separate trademark applications were filed for the term ‘Operation Sindoor’, according to a report by Bar and Bench. In addition to Reliance Industries, the applicants include Mukesh Chetram Agrawal, a Mumbai-based resident; Kamal Singh Oberh, a retired Group Captain from the Indian Air Force; and Alok Kothari, a Delhi-based lawyer.
According to the report, all four trademark applications describe the term as “proposed to be used,” suggesting potential plans for future commercial use.
