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Business Standard
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
'Operation Sindoor' trademark applications filed in US, UK, India
Trademark applications for the phrase 'Operation Sindoor'—India's coordinated missile strikes on terrorist infrastructure—have been filed in the United States, the United Kingdom, and India, Bar and Bench reported. These applications cover services such as media, broadcasting, and entertainment. In India alone, 14 applications have been filed for the phrase under different classes. This follows recent reports that Reliance Industries, along with three other applicants, filed a trademark application under Class 41 of the Nice Classification, which includes media, cultural, educational, and entertainment services. However, the company later issued a clarification, stating it has no intention of trademarking the term. Operation Sindoor, conducted on May 7, refers to the coordinated missile strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces on terrorist infrastructure at nine locations across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes were in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Following the attack, the term garnered attention not just in India but also internationally. In the United States, a trademark application was filed on May 9, two days after the strikes, by Rohith Baharani, a New York-based individual. The mark has been filed as a service mark under International Class 041, which covers 'providing a trademarked entertainment title for licensing or sale to production companies, streaming services, or distributors'. The application was filed on an 'intent to use' (ITU) basis, implying that the applicant has not yet used the mark in commerce but intends to do so. It is currently awaiting examination by the United States Patent and Trademark Office under US Classes 100, 101, and 107, which relate to certification and service marks, the report added. Another application was filed in the United Kingdom on May 8 by Vikas Mahajan, a resident of Devon, England. The application was received by the UK Intellectual Property Office and spans Classes 35, 38, and 41, which include advertising, telecommunications, and education-related services. The report further stated that, as of mid-May, 13 different entities and individuals had applied to trademark the phrase. It is worth noting that in India, the names of military operations are not protected by the government as intellectual property. Such names are not automatically secured under any special statutory IP framework. Unless the government intervenes, the names of such operations remain open to trademark claims by private individuals and entities.
The Print
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
Reliance ready to support any measure to protect India's unity, integrity: Mukesh Ambani
'The Reliance family is ready to support any measure in protecting our nation's unity and integrity. We like our fellow Indians believe – India seeks peace, but not at the cost of its pride, security or sovereignty,' Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, said. The statement came hours after his Reliance Industries withdrew its trademark application for the term 'Operation Sindoor' – the code name for India's military strikes in Pakistan – stating that it was inadvertently filed by a junior employee without authorisation. New Delhi, May 8 (PTI) Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Thursday said his conglomerate is ready to support any measure to protect the nation's unity and integrity. India stands united, fierce in resolve and unshakable in purpose, against the scourge of all forms of terrorism, the industrialist said. Under the bold and decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Armed Forces have responded with precision and power to every provocation from across the border, he said. Ambani said Prime Minister Modi's leadership has demonstrated that India will never remain silent in the face of terror and that we will not tolerate a single attack on our soil, on our civilians, or on the brave men and women who defend our nation. 'The last few days have shown that every threat to our peace will be met with firm and decisive action,' he said, adding 'Together, we will stand. We will fight. And we will prevail'. Reliance, in a statement earlier in the day, stated that it 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,' it said. Earlier, four applications, including one by Reliance, were filed with the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks on Wednesday, seeking to use the phrase for entertainment-related services like audio and video content. All four applicants filed between 10.42 am and 6.27 pm on May 7 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. PTI ANZ ABI MR This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India.com
09-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani's BIG statement after withdrawing its trademark application for term ‘Operation Sindoor' says Reliance ready to…
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani declared on Thursday that his conglomerate is committed to supporting all efforts to safeguard the nation's unity and integrity. This announcement was made after Reliance Industries decided to withdraw its trademark application for the term 'Operation Sindoor' which was the codename for India's military strikes in Pakistan. The company clarified that the application had been mistakenly filed by a junior employee without proper authorization. 'The Reliance family is ready to support any measure in protecting our nation's unity and integrity. We like our fellow Indians believe – India seeks peace, but not at the cost of its pride, security or sovereignty,' Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, said. India stands united, fierce in resolve and unshakable in purpose, against the scourge of all forms of terrorism, the industrialist said. Under the bold and decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Armed Forces have responded with precision and power to every provocation from across the border, he said. Ambani said Prime Minister Modi's leadership has demonstrated that India will never remain silent in the face of terror and that we will not tolerate a single attack on our soil, on our civilians, or on the brave men and women who defend our nation. 'The last few days have shown that every threat to our peace will be met with firm and decisive action,' he said, adding 'Together, we will stand. We will fight. And we will prevail'. Reliance, in a statement earlier in the day, stated that it 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,' it said. Earlier, four applications, including one by Reliance, were filed with the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks on Wednesday, seeking to use the phrase for entertainment-related services like audio and video content. All four applicants filed between 10.42 am and 6.27 pm on May 7 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.
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Business Standard
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Reliance will back any step to protect India's integrity: Mukesh Ambani
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Thursday said his conglomerate is ready to support any measure to protect the nation's unity and integrity. The statement came hours after his Reliance Industries withdrew its trademark application for the term 'Operation Sindoor' - the code name for India's military strikes in Pakistan - stating that it was inadvertently filed by a junior employee without authorisation. "The Reliance family is ready to support any measure in protecting our nation's unity and integrity. We like our fellow Indians believe India seeks peace, but not at the cost of its pride, security or sovereignty," Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, said. India stands united, fierce in resolve and unshakable in purpose, against the scourge of all forms of terrorism, the industrialist said. Under the bold and decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Armed Forces have responded with precision and power to every provocation from across the border, he said. Ambani said Prime Minister Modi's leadership has demonstrated that India will never remain silent in the face of terror and that we will not tolerate a single attack on our soil, on our civilians, or on the brave men and women who defend our nation. "The last few days have shown that every threat to our peace will be met with firm and decisive action," he said, adding "Together, we will stand. We will fight. And we will prevail". Reliance, in a statement earlier in the day, stated that it 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," it said. Earlier, four applications, including one by Reliance, were filed with the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks on Wednesday, seeking to use the phrase for entertainment-related services like audio and video content. All four applicants filed between 10.42 am and 6.27 pm on May 7 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.
The Print
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
Reliance withdraws Operation Sindoor trademark application, says it was filed inadvertently
'Jio Studios, a unit of Reliance Industries, has withdrawn its trademark application, which was filed inadvertently by a junior person without authorisation,' it said. In a statement, Reliance said it 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'. New Delhi, May 8 (PTI) Reliance Industries Ltd has withdrawn its trademark application for the term 'Operation Sindoor' – the codename for India's military strikes in Pakistan – stating that it was inadvertently filed by a junior employee without authorisation. Earlier, four applications, including one by Reliance, were filed with the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks on Wednesday, seeking to use the phrase for entertainment-related services like audio and video content. All four applicants filed between 10.42 am and 6.27 pm on May 7 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 often used by OTT platforms, production houses, broadcasters, and event companies, suggesting that 'Operation Sindoor' could have become a film title, web series or documentary brand. Reliance filed the application for entertainment, publishing, and language training, according to the scope of application claimed by the applicants shown on the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks. The Mukesh Ambani-run firm was the first to apply for a patent on Wednesday and was followed by three more – 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,' the statement said. 'Operation Sindoor is the proud achievement of our brave Armed Forces in India's uncompromising fight against the evil of terrorism.' Reliance, it said, stands fully in support of the government and Armed Forces in this fight against terrorism. 'Our commitment to the motto of 'India First' remains unwavering.' PTI ANZ ANZ BAL BAL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
