Operation Sindoor Trademark: Hours after the announcement of the Indian military operation of the same name, Reliance Industries Limited was the first to apply for a trademark for “Operation Sindoor.” Three more applicants filed within the next day, all requesting exclusive rights under Class 41, which includes media, education, entertainment, and cultural services.
Operation Sindoor Trademark:
The four petitions were submitted by Reliance, Mumbai resident Mukesh Chetram Agrawal, retired Indian Air Force officer Group Captain Kamal Singh Oberh, and Delhi-based attorney Alok Kothari between 10:42 AM and 6:27 PM on May 7, 2025. The term is marked as “proposed to be used” in each application, signifying that it will be used for profit.
Operation Sindoor:
India’s recent cross-border military strike, Operation Sindoor, captured national attention. The word “sindoor” evokes ancient Indian ideals of bravery and sacrifice, quickly gaining symbolic significance. Its strong emotional and patriotic resonance has made it a sought-after term in movies, media, and public discourse. Companies are now using it as a commercial trademark.
Each of the four applicants has submitted an application for registration under Nice Classification Class 41, which comprises:
1. Services for education and training
2. Production of media and films
3. Events and live performances
4. Delivery and publication of digital content
5. Sports and cultural events
OTT platforms, production firms, broadcasters, and event businesses frequently use this category, which implies that “Operation Sindoor” may soon be used as the title of a movie, web series, or documentary brand.
Trademark Twist: Operation Sindoor:
Each application carries the label “proposed to be used,” showing that applicants haven’t yet launched the brand commercially but intend to soon. In India, the government doesn’t automatically protect military operation names like “Operation Sindoor” under intellectual property laws. No specific statutory framework safeguards these names, and the Ministry of Defense typically doesn’t register or commercialize them. As a result, private individuals or entities can still claim such names as trademarks unless the government intervenes.
Nonetheless, the registrar may reject trademarks that are deceptive, offensive, or against public policy under the Trade Marks Act of 1999. Sections 9(2) and 11 allow rejection if a mark could offend the public or falsely suggest a link to national defense. However, unless the government or another interested party contests it, no automatic rule currently prevents registration of such terms.
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