In India before a proper legislation came into effect, the protection for well-known trademark was given by way of common law principles like passing off. In Daimler Benz Akietgesellschaft v Hybo Hindustan, 1993 the manufactures of Mercedes Benz sought injunction against the defendants who were using the famous three pointed star in the circle and the word Benz, the court granted injunction against the defendants who were using these marks for selling apparel.