Operation Sindoor trademark: though Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries withdraws application, 6 others applied for it, check list over here

While Reliance Industries has withdrawn its application for trademark 'Operation Sindoor' many others are interested to use it for entertainment and cultural purposes.

Reliance Industries Ltd has withdrawn its trademark application for the term 'Operation Sindoor' - the codename for India's military strikes in Pakistan - stating that it was inadvertently filed by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.

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".

"Jio Studios, a unit of Reliance Industries, has withdrawn its trademark application, which was filed inadvertently by a junior person without authorisation," it said.

Other Applicants For 'Operation Sindoor' Trademark

Apart from Reliance Industries, several individuals sought to register the trademark for "Operation Sindoor," primarily for entertainment purposes. Here's a list of applicants:

1. Mukesh Chetram Agrawal: Filed on May 7, Agrawal applied for the wordmark and along with image under Class 41, which is for entertainment, training, and cultural activities.
2. Retired Group Captain Kamal Singh Oberh: The retired Air Force officer applied for the trademark 'Operation Sindoor' as a whole word. His application is also to use it for entertainment, film production, cultural activities, and web series creation.
3. Alok Kumar Kothari: He is from Delhi, an advocate sought the wordmark for educational purposes and activities like training, entertainment, and cultural events.
4. Prabhleen Sandhu: A producer, Prabhleen Sandhu of Almighty Motion Pictures, applied on May 7 to use the trademark for entertainment purposes.
5. Jayaraj T: On May 8, a day after the operation, Jayaraj T filed an application for the wordmark "Operation Sindoor - Sinddora Yuddham." He is going to use it for education, training, entertainment, and cultural activities.
6. Uttam Jaju: An ad filmmaker from Surat, Jaju also applied on May 8 under Class 41, to use the trademark for entertainment purposes. His application is to use it for award ceremonies and gala events to charity by major corporations and individuals.

What Is Class 41 Trademark?

All trademark applications, including Reliance Industries' initial filing, were registered under Class 41. This category gives the holder exclusive rights to use the trademark for entertainment purposes like the production and distribution of audio-visual content, shows, competitions, games, concerts, exhibitions, and related events. It also covers publishing services like electronic publishing and event presentations.