Nestle-owned Nespresso is not happy that a small coffee company has ripped off its George Clooney adverts. The Israeli Espresso Club released a spoof of the Nespresso ads featuring a doppelganger of the Hollywood actor.
The commercial, starring a silver-haired American in a sharp suit, carries a disclaimer to clarify that it is not George Clooney. However the clarification did not satisfy Nespresso. It demanded $50,000 in damages and the removal of the ad.
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The Times of Israel reported that Nestle filed the lawsuit against the Espresso Club two years ago. Nestle's lawyers argued that Clooney carries the brand's reputation. However the Tel Aviv court rejected the claim, ruling that Nestle should actually pay Espresso Club $14,700 to cover legal costs. Nestle appealed the case on Wednesday.
Check out the photos below to see if you can spot the difference between the real and the spoof Clooney.