Surely, it could just be a coincidence. Still it is difficult to believe that well-known advertising agencies come up with the same visual images at different times. These are examples of rip-off cases in the world of ads.
Advil – 2008 / Solpadeine – 2011
Street Art Berlin – 1990 / Dansu Production House – 2011 / Benetton – 11/2011
Student project – 2001 / Drifters Adventure Centre – 2006 / Maarud Nuts – 2010
Mitsubishi Motors – 2011 / Brabo Magalhaes Lawyers – 2011
Gursoy Drawing Classes – 2010 / Abra Drawing Course – 2011
Digital Art – 2008/ OHL Highway concessions - 2011
Shoe deodorant – 1998 / AlpenArena – 2003 / Auto loans Eqdom– 2011
Studio Universal – 2002 / Panasonic Baby Monitor – 2011
Rasti (House) “Building imagination” – 2008 / Lego Building Blocks (Taj Mahal) – 2011
Channel 13 – 2001 / Skwinkles Candy “That’s just weird” – 2011
Cover Illustration Domus Mag – 2009 / Essilor Varilux lenses “see from any distance” – 2011
Eclipse Chewing Gum – 2007 / Ford Corporate Message – 2011
Wella (P&G) Gentle Hair Care Products – 2005 / Migros / I Am professional Haircare – 2011
Braun Electric Razor - 2005 / Grundig Beard Trimmer 2005 / Wilkinson Sword Razor 2011
Energizer Batteries – 2004 / Rayovac Batteries “lasts longer” – 2011
City FM 87.6 “classic Rock” – 2005 / Kiss FM “Ten years honouring the rock classics” – 2011
BMW all-wheel-drive system – 2006 / Mitsubishi ASX Offroad – 2011
Gustavo Borges Swimming & Fitness Academy – 02.2011 / Gold’s Gym Sports Club – 05.2011
“Information graphics in Context” - 2010 / Millward Brown “one graphics says it all” – 2011
Gustavo Borges Swimming & Fitness Academy 2011 / Gold’s Gym Sports Club 2011
Vauxhall Tigra 1993 / Nissan Maxima 2006 / Renault Laguna 4WD 2011
Wella Koleston Hair Colour – 2009 / Christophe Robin Hair Colors – 2010
Beta Express Shipping – 2008 / Deppon Express Shipping – 2009
Paton Fertilizerst – 2003 / Dehner Fertilizers – 2011
Aids prevention awareness campaign 2009 / People with disabilities Awareness campaign 2011
Sexy Magazine 1997 / FHM Magazine 2009
IKEA Home Furnishings Bus Stop Ambient 2006 / HomeBase Home furnishings Train Station Ambient 2010
Michael Hill Jewelry 2009 / Felipe Urzúa Jewelry 2011
Toyo Tires “gripping performance” 2008 / Ford “Great grip come rain come shine” 2011
VW Transporter 2006 / Top Intérieur Furniture 2006 / Ikea “create more space” 2011
OVK Parents of Child Road Victims 2007 / Audi/Road Prevention 2011
Finish 2009 / Glad Cling Wrap 2011
Adidas “Forever Sport” 2004 / Sats Gym Club 2011
Leica “Bright night shots” 2008 / Volkswagen “Bi-Xenon Headlights” 2010
We Angel Hair Stylist 2005 / Marcia Cosméticos 2010
Saab Cabriolet 2007 / Audi A3 Cabriolet “Choose your sky” 2011
JINLI Cell batteries 2008 / Radioshack Batteries “Surprising Power” 2011
FHM Magazine “it’s a guy thing” 2006 / Myspecialcar Show 2010
Toyota Motors Company 2000 / Hyundai Entourage “protect your family” 2007
WWF For a living planet 2006 / Entreprises & Environnement 2010
Swear 1997 / Bocage Shoes 2005 / VOG Socks “on the web” 2010
Fibra Life Low Fat Thin Shake 2005 / Trim Low Fat Milk 2008
Negroni 2007 / Bashcinsky 2011 "It’s real"
New Honda Storm 2007 / Mercedes C-Class 2008
AXE deodorant 2008 / Indirapuram Habitat Club SPA 2011
Werner & Mertz Wood Care 2009 / Mr Min Wood Polish 2009
Land Transport Safety Authority 1998 / Romanian Road Police 2010
Colgate Dental Floss 2006 / Doctor Kares Dental Clinic 2010
YipYap 2007 / Tetra 8in1 Dental Snacks 2009
Museum of Young Art 2007 / Civita Art School 2011
Schick Razor 2005 / Gillette 2009
Dettol hand gel 2008 / Sanzer Hand Gel 2010
BIC Razor 2001 / Gillette Fusion Razor 2009
Fender Guitars 2004 / Axe deodorant 2006
Blue Line Hairdresser 2007 / Concent Hair Saloon 2009 / Get rid of pimples 2010
Argentina Soccer Jersey 2008 / French Soccer Jersey 2010
Muhlehalde – A place to help blind people 2009 / Fundacion Par – to help people with disabilities 2010
Nestlé Grands Chocolats 1999 / Les Petites Passions 2008 / Chacolatier/Montréal 2010
Renault 2006 / BMW Mini 2010 “shake things up”
UNEP/CMS 2009 / Green Sense 2010
Vicks Inhaler “Breathe easy” 2004 / Novartis Otrivin Spray 2010
Jeep “das original” 2002 / Land Rover 2010
Hertog Ice Creams 1994 / Parmalat Ice-Cream 2000 / Eisgrotte 2010
Breeze 2004 / Perlana Black 2005 / YaLook.com 2010
Sportlife Chewing-Gum 2006 / Stimorol Gums 2010
Pizza Inn Store Opening 2001 / Pizza Hut Store Opening 2010
Listerine Mouthwash 2007 / Mondamin Mouthwash 2010
Perrier Sparkling Water / Dos Equis Imported Beer / Dr Lemon Vodka
Leibniz Minis Snacks 2005 / Minix 2010
Bianco Footwear “Sale” 2001 / Essere “Up to 50% Sale” 2010
KarstadtQuelle Dental Insurance 2006 / Ryo Dental Clinic 2010
Head & Shoulders Shampoo 2003 / Pantene 2010 “Damage Proof Hair”
Dasani Water (Coca-Cola Group) 2007 / Coca-Cola 2009
Pet Flea and Tick Spot On 2009 / Petzone 2010
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