Novak has since published a collection of images of the products under the name “Modeling”.
The actor and B. J. Novak have become the face of several products after a photo of his face was mistakenly uploaded to a public domain website.
On Instagram last week, Novak revealed that his face is used to sell products such as the Calvin Klein colony in Sweden, electric razors in China, face painting in Uruguay and more, the New York Times reported.
The Office star posted photos of the products in a collection on her Instagram titled “modeling,” where she explained, “Years ago, someone mistakenly placed a symbol of mine on a public domain site, and now, apparently, I’m on every product in the world. “The history of the symbol, in addition to that of the photographer, may not be determined.
Despite the recent collection of photos, Novak has been aware of this mishap since at least 2014, posting a photo of the perfume 399 weeks ago with the caption: “I am #béni to announce the launch of my perfume, now available at a Swedish branch. “
While the New York Times reports there are a number of legal features for Novak, if you wish, the 42-year-old wrote on Instagram: “It amuses me too much. “
“It’s the fact that their face or symbol is related to a specific product,” attorney Marc Misthal told the NYT, “because they use their symbol to attract consumers and make money wholesale. “
Last month, Novak spoke about the inspiration for writing The Office and said The Sopranos had the “biggest influence” on the beloved series.
Speaking on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Novak said he tried to rent James Gandolfini to update Steve Carrell’s Michael Scott, after leaving the screen in 2011.
“I was at the assembly with James Gandolfini where we tried to convince him to sign up for the program,” Novak said.
“He was shy, intrigued and he’s my favorite actor of all time, so I think it would be wonderful because for me, The Sopranos was the biggest influence on The Office because of the way the comedy, drama and character were absolutely indistinguishable. “