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RIL Retracts 'Operation Sindoor' Trademark Bid

CosmicTaco · 2025-05-09T11:10:19.647294+05:30

- Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) quickly withdrew its trademark application for 'Operation Sindoor', stating it was mistakenly filed by an unauthorized junior employee. - The application coincided with tensions between India and Pakistan, where 'Operation Sindoor' referred to a recent military mission by Indian forces. - Alongside RIL, four other individuals also sought to trademark the name, sparking social media criticism. - RIL clarified that Jio Studios, part of the conglomerate, had no plans to trademark 'Operation Sindoor'. - This incident highlights the ongoing interest in media adaptations of military operations, with numerous applications for similar titles being submitted to film industry bodies. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/ril-withdraws-bid-to-trademark-operation-sindoor/)

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) quickly withdrew its trademark application for 'Operation Sindoor', stating it was mistakenly filed by an unauthorized junior employee.
The application coincided with tensions between India and Pakistan, where 'Operation Sindoor' referred to a recent military mission by Indian forces.
Alongside RIL, four other individuals also sought to trademark the name, sparking social media criticism.
RIL clarified that Jio Studios, part of the conglomerate, had no plans to trademark 'Operation Sindoor'.
This incident highlights the ongoing interest in media adaptations of military operations, with numerous applications for similar titles being submitted to film industry bodies.

Source: Inc42