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India Today
7 days ago
- Business
- India Today
No trademark for Op Sindoor yet, Defence Ministry seeks special protection of logo
The government on Monday clarified that no trademark applications for the terms 'Operation Sindoor' or 'Ops Sindoor' have been accepted yet. The disclosure came in response to a series of questions raised by Member of Parliament Sagarika Ghose in the Rajya of State for Commerce & Industry Jitin Prasada informed the House that while the Trademarks Registry has seen a sharp rise in filings related to 'Operation Sindoor,' none have been approved to date. 'No application has been accepted till date and one application has been withdrawn,' the Minister withdrawn application was filed by Reliance Industries, hours after the government announced the military operation. The company's quick move to secure rights over the term had drawn public and media attention. Since May 1, there has been a notable surge in trademark filings for terms including 'Operation Sindoor,' 'Ops Sindoor,' and 'Mission Sindoor.' a total of 46 applications are currently pending, with applicants ranging from private individuals and media producers to food manufacturers and beauty brands.A total of 46 applications are currently pending, with applicants ranging from private individuals and media producers to food manufacturers and beauty brands, the government addition to direct references to the operation, variations such as 'Mission Sindoor,' 'Sindoor TV,' 'Sindoor: The Revenge,' and logo-based marks have also been submitted for government also confirmed that there are currently no internal advisories or circulars governing the trademarking of military operation names. All applications are being processed under the existing provisions of The Trade Marks Act, 1999 and The Trade Marks Rules, the Ministry of Defence has formally requested protection for the 'Operation Sindoor' logo under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950. This Act prohibits unauthorised commercial use of names and symbols deemed to be of national importance, including those related to the this request is approved, the term 'Operation Sindoor' could be legally classified as a protected emblem or name. This would likely result in the rejection of most — if not all — of the currently pending trademark applications.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bollywood filmmakers and actors rush to register titles inspired by India's Operation Sindoor
'Operation Sindoor', 'Mission Sindoor' and 'Sindoor: The Revenge'... Bollywood filmmakers are rushing to register film titles inspired by India's military strikes in Pakistan with 30 applications linked to submitted in just two days. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now India carried out the targeted strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early Wednesday under 'Operation Sindoor', two weeks after the massacre of 26 people, in Pahalgam. Since the strikes, the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA), Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC) and Western India Film Producers' Association (WIFPA) have witnessed a surge in applications for registration of film titles related to Operation Sindoor. "The three bodies have received over 30 title applications via email related to Operation Sindoor. The numbers will go up to 50-60. This is not something new. Most people have applied for the title, 'Operation Sindoor' and 'Mission Sindoor'. "One person can apply for any number of titles but the title will be allotted to the person who has first applied for it. Any producer who wants to make a film looks for what is in the news. This is something India is proud of. So, filmmakers want to bring this story," , Secretary, IMPPA, told PTI. Nagrath said in the past, they have received title applications for Kargil, Uri, Kumbh, and others. The titles being applied for also include 'Hindustan Ka Sindoor', 'Mission Operation Sindoor' and 'Sindoor Ka Badla'. The applications have also been received for titles in the name of Pahalgam -- 'Pahalgam: The Terror Attack', 'Pahalgam Attack', and others. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to sources, Aditya Dhar, who directed the 2019 film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' based on the 2016 Uri attack and India's retaliatory strikes, as well as actor Suniel Shetty, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, , Ashok Pandit, production banner T-Series are among those who have applied for the above mentioned titles. "Once, the title is applied, a committee consisting of members IMPPA, IFTPC or WIFPA, and Producers Guild of India, decides who should get the title purely on the basis of who registered it first. There's no favoritism in this process," Nagrath said. The application fee for the registration of a title is set at Rs 300 plus GST and if it is on an urgent basis then it is Rs 3,000 plus GST. "There's a timeline of three years. For instance, if the film is not ready within three years with the title, then the title will be taken away," Nagrath said.
Economic Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Bollywood filmmakers and actors make beeline to secure titles relating to Operation Sindoor
Agencies Since the strikes, the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA), Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC) and Western India Film Producers' Association (WIFPA) have witnessed a surge in applications for registration of film titles related to Operation Sindoor. 'Operation Sindoor', 'Mission Sindoor' and 'Sindoor: The Revenge'... Bollywood filmmakers and actors are in a rush to register film titles inspired by the codename for India's military strikes in Pakistan, submitting over 30 applications in just two days. India carried out the targeted strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early Wednesday under 'Operation Sindoor', two weeks after the massacre of 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. Since the strikes, the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA), Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC) and Western India Film Producers' Association (WIFPA) have witnessed a surge in applications for registration of film titles related to Operation Sindoor. "The three bodies have received over 30 title applications via email related to Operation Sindoor. The numbers will go up to 50-60. This is not something new. Most people have applied for the title, 'Operation Sindoor' and 'Mission Sindoor'. "One person can apply for any number of titles but the title will be allotted to the person who has first applied for it. Any producer who wants to make a film looks for what is in the news. This is something India is proud of. So, filmmakers want to bring this story," Anil Nagrath, Secretary, IMPPA, told PTI. Nagrath said in the past, they have received title applications for Kargil, Uri, Kumbh, and others. The titles being applied for also include 'Hindustan Ka Sindoor', 'Mission Operation Sindoor' and 'Sindoor Ka Badla'. The applications have also been received for titles in the name of Pahalgam -- 'Pahalgam: The Terror Attack', 'Pahalgam Attack', and others. According to sources, Aditya Dhar, who directed the 2019 film "Uri: The Surgical Strike" based on the 2016 Uri attack and India's retaliatory strikes, as well as actor Suniel Shetty, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, Vivek Agnihotri, Ashok Pandit, production banner T-Series are among those who have applied for the above mentioned titles. "Once, the title is applied, a committee consisting of members IMPPA, IFTPC or WIFPA, and Producers Guild of India, decides who should get the title purely on the basis of who registered it first. There's no favoritism in this process," Nagrath said. The application fee for the registration of a title is set at Rs 300 plus GST and if it is on an urgent basis then it is Rs 3,000 plus GST. "There's a timeline of three years. For instance, if the film is not ready within three years with the title, then the title will be taken away," Nagrath said. Earlier in the day, it was reported that Reliance Industries Limited and five others have approached the Controller General of Patents Design and TradeMarks for the registration of term "Operation Sindoor", seeking to use the phrase for entertainment-related services like audio and video content. The applications were filed 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. Reliance Industries Ltd later withdrew its application, stating that it was inadvertently filed by a junior employee without authorisation.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bollywood filmmakers and actors make beeline to secure titles relating to Operation Sindoor
' Operation Sindoor ', 'Mission Sindoor' and 'Sindoor: The Revenge'... Bollywood filmmakers and actors are in a rush to register film titles inspired by the codename for India's military strikes in Pakistan, submitting over 30 applications in just two days. India carried out the targeted strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early Wednesday under 'Operation Sindoor', two weeks after the massacre of 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Missiles, shelling, and attacks — here's all that's happening Pakistani Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence: Sources India on high alert: What's shut, who's on leave, and state-wise emergency measures Since the strikes, the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA), Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC) and Western India Film Producers' Association (WIFPA) have witnessed a surge in applications for registration of film titles related to Operation Sindoor. "The three bodies have received over 30 title applications via email related to Operation Sindoor. The numbers will go up to 50-60. This is not something new. Most people have applied for the title, 'Operation Sindoor' and 'Mission Sindoor'. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Innovative Jackets for Mountain Adventures [Buy Now] Trek Kit India Learn More Undo "One person can apply for any number of titles but the title will be allotted to the person who has first applied for it. Any producer who wants to make a film looks for what is in the news. This is something India is proud of. So, filmmakers want to bring this story," Anil Nagrath, Secretary, IMPPA, told PTI. Nagrath said in the past, they have received title applications for Kargil, Uri, Kumbh, and others. Live Events The titles being applied for also include 'Hindustan Ka Sindoor', 'Mission Operation Sindoor' and 'Sindoor Ka Badla'. The applications have also been received for titles in the name of Pahalgam -- 'Pahalgam: The Terror Attack', 'Pahalgam Attack', and others. According to sources, Aditya Dhar , who directed the 2019 film "Uri: The Surgical Strike" based on the 2016 Uri attack and India's retaliatory strikes, as well as actor Suniel Shetty , filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar , Vivek Agnihotri , Ashok Pandit , production banner T-Series are among those who have applied for the above mentioned titles. "Once, the title is applied, a committee consisting of members IMPPA, IFTPC or WIFPA, and Producers Guild of India, decides who should get the title purely on the basis of who registered it first. There's no favoritism in this process," Nagrath said. The application fee for the registration of a title is set at Rs 300 plus GST and if it is on an urgent basis then it is Rs 3,000 plus GST. "There's a timeline of three years. For instance, if the film is not ready within three years with the title, then the title will be taken away," Nagrath said. Earlier in the day, it was reported that Reliance Industries Limited and five others have approached the Controller General of Patents Design and TradeMarks for the registration of term "Operation Sindoor", seeking to use the phrase for entertainment-related services like audio and video content. The applications were filed 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. Reliance Industries Ltd later withdrew its application, stating that it was inadvertently filed by a junior employee without authorisation.
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09-05-2025
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Bollywood filmmakers and actors make beeline to secure titles relating to Operation Sindoor
India carried out the targeted strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early Wednesday under 'Operation Sindoor', two weeks after the massacre of 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. read more 'Operation Sindoor', 'Mission Sindoor' and 'Sindoor: The Revenge'… Bollywood filmmakers and actors are in a rush to register film titles inspired by the codename for India's military strikes in Pakistan, submitting over 30 applications in just two days. India carried out the targeted strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early Wednesday under 'Operation Sindoor', two weeks after the massacre of 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The three bodies have received over 30 title applications via email related to Operation Sindoor. The numbers will go up to 50-60. This is not something new. Most people have applied for the title, 'Operation Sindoor' and 'Mission Sindoor'. 'One person can apply for any number of titles but the title will be allotted to the person who has first applied for it. Any producer who wants to make a film looks for what is in the news. This is something India is proud of. So, filmmakers wantto bring this story,' Anil Nagrath, Secretary, IMPPA, told PTI. Nagrath said in the past, they have received title applications for Kargil, Uri, Kumbh, and others. The titles being applied for also include 'Hindustan Ka Sindoor', 'Mission Operation Sindoor' and 'Sindoor Ka Badla'. The applications have also been received for titles in the name of Pahalgam – 'Pahalgam: The Terror Attack', 'Pahalgam Attack', and others. According to sources, Aditya Dhar, who directed the 2019 film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' based on the 2016 Uri attack and India's retaliatory strikes, as well as actor Suniel Shetty, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, Vivek Agnihotri, Ashok Pandit, production banner T-Series are among those who have applied for the above mentioned titles. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Once, the title is applied, a committee consisting of members IMPPA, IFTPC or WIFPA, and Producers Guild of India, decides who should get the title purely on the basis of who registered it first. There's no favoritism in this process,' Nagrath said. The application fee for the registration of a title is set at Rs 300 plus GST and if it is on an urgent basis then it is Rs 3,000 plus GST. 'There's a timeline of three years. For instance, if the film is not ready within three years with the title, then the title will be taken away,' Nagrath said. Earlier in the day, it was reported that Reliance Industries Limited and five others have approached the Controller General of Patents Design and TradeMarks for the registration of term 'Operation Sindoor', seeking to use the phrase for entertainment-related services like audio and video content. The applications were filed 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. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
