Jio Studio has withdrawn its trademark application for the term ‘Operation Sindoor‘ — the codename for India’s military attacks in Pakistan — claiming that it was accidentally entered by a junior employee without authorization.
In a statement released on Thursday (May 8, 2025), Reliance stated that it had no intention of “trademarking Operation Sindoor, a phrase that 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“Jio Studios, a unit of Reliance Industries, has withdrawn its trademark application, which was filed inadvertently by a junior person without authorisation,” the company announced.
Applications
Previously, four applications, including one by Reliance, were filed with the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks on Wednesday, seeking to utilize the phrase for entertainment-related services such as audio and video material.
On May 7, all four applicants applied for registration under Class 41 of the Nice Classification, which includes education and training services, film and media production, live performances and events, digital content delivery and publishing, and cultural and sporting activities.
This category is frequently utilized by OTT platforms, production companies, broadcasters, and event organizers, implying that ‘Operation Sindoor’ may have been a film title, web series, or documentary brand.
Reliance filed an application for entertainment, publishing, and language teaching, in accordance with the scope of application stated by the applicants as shown on the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks.
The Mukesh Ambani-run company was the first to register for a patent on Wednesday, followed by three others: a Mumbai resident, a retired Indian Air Force officer, and a Delhi-based lawyer.
“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,” according to a statement.
“Operation Sindoor is the proud achievement of our brave Armed Forces in India’s uncompromising fight against the evil of terrorism.” Reliance, it said, firmly supports the government and the Armed Forces in their fight against terrorism. “Our commitment to the motto of ‘India First’ remains unwavering.”
