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- Reliance withdraws Operation Sindoor trademark bid after public backlash, calling the filing unauthorized and reaffirming support for India
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has withdrawn its trademark application for “Operation Sindoor” following public outrage and media scrutiny. The phrase, which gained national attention after the Indian Armed Forces announced a successful strike on terror facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, had been filed for trademark under Class 41 by RIL and three other applicants.
The filing triggered widespread criticism online, with many questioning the ethics of commercialising a military operation.
Reliance Clarifies “No Intent to Commercialise Operation Sindoor”
In a statement issued today, Jio Studios, a Reliance Industries subsidiary, confirmed that the trademark filing had been “inadvertently submitted by a junior employee without approval.” The company emphasised that neither RIL nor Jio Studios intended to claim ownership over a term that represents a moment of national pride.
Reliance Industries 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,”
Reliance Share Price Chart Levels
Current Price: ₹1,394
Support Levels:
- ₹1,327.80 – recent breakout zone
- ₹1,289.40 – key structural support
- ₹1,219.00 – lower support if pullback deepens
- ₹1,193.45 – previous base zone
Resistance Levels:
- ₹1,446.90 – immediate resistance
- ₹1,488.75 – July 2023 high
- ₹1,527.20 – upper breakout target
- ₹1,608.70 – long-term resistance
Reliance Distances Itself, But Trademark Scramble Raises Bigger Questions
Reliance has tried to put the matter to rest by stepping back and issuing a public clarification. However, the conversation is far from over, with other filings still under review. The rush to claim a term linked to a military operation has sparked a wider debate about branding and boundaries. Whether or not new rules emerge, the incident has made one thing clear: patriotism and intellectual property don’t always mix cleanly.
