‘No Intention of Trademarking Op Sindoor’: Mukesh Ambani-Led Reliance's Jio Studio Withdraws Application

Reliance Industries' unit Jio Studio on Thursday withdrew its application to own the rights of Operation Sindoor, the codename for India's strike on Pakistan in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. The Mukesh Ambani-led group clarified that the trademark application was 'inadvertently' filed by a junior person without authorisation.

The Indian conglomerate, in its official statement, reiterated its commitment to the 'India First' principle and said that it has no intention of trademarking Operation Sindoor, 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"Jio Studios, a unit of Reliance Industries, has withdrawn its trademark application, which was filed inadvertently by a junior person without authorisation," read a social media post by RIL on X.

'Operation Sindoor Proud Achievement of Our Brave Armed Forces'

Reaffirming its unwavering support for the Indian government and the Armed Forces, RIL's statement added, "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."

Race To Own 'Operation Sindoor' Trademark

Reliance Industries' statement has come nearly a day after a legal news website reported that the Ambani-owned conglomerate, along with three other applicants, had filed an application under Class 41 for 'Operation Sindoor'.

Apart from Reliance, other applicants are Mumbai resident Mukesh Chetram Agrawal, a retired Indian Air Force officer Kamal Singh Oberh and a Delhi-based lawyer, Alok Kothari reported Bar and Bench on Wednesday.

All four applicants had filed for registration under Class 41 of the Nice Classification, which pertains to education, providing training, entertainment, sporting and cultural activities.

As the Indian Armed Forces launched a missile strike on Pakistan on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday under the codename of Operation Sindoor, the military operation is likely to attract a large attention from movie makers and other stakeholders from the entertainment industry.

According to Bar and Bench report, the Class 42 category is often used by OTT platforms, production houses, broadcasters and event companies. The development is an indication of the strong interest of people in the movie industry to use the codename as a film title, web series or a documentary brand.

Operation Sindoor

Indian Armed Forces launched 'Operation Sindoor' and targetted multiple locations in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir which were identified as the terrorist infrastructure and. Accoridng to Press Information Bureau, altogether nine sites were targeted.

"Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution," read a statement in PIB press release.

The Indian Armed Forces attack has come in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack which killed more than 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Indian armed forces for carrying out 'Operation Sindoor' during a cabinet meeting, news agency PTI reported citing sources.