Trademark Claim for 'Operation Sindoor', Reliance Withdraws Application

Multiple trademark applications were filed for the term “Operation Sindoor” within hours of the military operation’s announcement on May 7, 2025.

Reliance Industries Ltd and three individuals applied under Class 41 of the Nice Classification, covering media, education, and cultural services.

However, Reliance Industries later clarified that it had no intention to trademark the term, recognizing 'Operation Sindoor' as a symbol of national pride and withdrawing its application.

In India, military operation names aren't automatically protected, allowing private entities to seek trademarks unless deemed misleading or against public policy under the Trademarks Act, 1999.