FedEx furniture!

Ghoulish Delight · 08-23-2005, 01:42 PM

www.fedexfurniture.com

It started when this guy's (can't find his real name, seems to go by FedExGuy on his site) friends moved to Seattle and didn't have any furniture. So they built themselves a simple desk out of FedEx boxes. When FedExGuy found himself in the same situation, he went a few steps further and furnished his entire apartment with pieces made entirely from FedEx packing materials. It's quite impressive.

He's in a bit of legal trouble, though. FedEx is going after him for trademark infringement. At first I did a big ol'

. I mean, FedEx couldn't BUY better advertising. "Our packing materials are so strong, they can be used as furniture!" He's not selling the furniture, and doesn't seem to be selling ad space (there are a couple links, but those seem to be to sites that provided technical support for the site, not really sponsor ads) But, at least acording to the letters he's got posted, he was aparantly using the FedEx logo on t-shirts and business cards. Probably not a smart move.

Motorboat Cruiser · 08-23-2005, 02:08 PM

Yeah, not a smart move to use their logo on shirts and stuff. Still, it's a pretty creative idea. Don't think I would want to sleep on the bed though.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-23-2005, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

Yeah, not a smart move to use their logo on shirts and stuff. Still, it's a pretty creative idea. Don't think I would want to sleep on the bed though.

Not even after he added the padded envelope layer?

Motorboat Cruiser · 08-23-2005, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Not even after he added the padded envelope layer?

While I'm sure that had to help, I don't think so. Does bring new meaning to the words "Boxspring" though.

Prudence · 08-23-2005, 02:22 PM

I couldn't find any evidence of shirt sale, other than the allegations in the letter. If he WAS selling shirts with the FedEx logo, he would probably be in trouble. Of course, this is based on my vast expert knowledge gained from reading chapter 1 of my IP casebook and only covers trademark thus far; it will be a few weeks until I get to copyright. I'm guessing, though, that the Center has the stronger argument with respect to copyright.

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-24-2005, 09:43 AM

Heehee! Ghetto, yet completely functional! Awesome.

AllyOops! · 08-24-2005, 01:55 PM

Cool link, GD!!

Alas, I no longer have to live in shame and can now invite guests to sit at my UPS piano, complete with styrofoam peanut keys.

Seriously, I'm not sure I'd want to have sex on the FedEx bed. Or sofa. (why, I don't know. I do know my home office desk was um, less "padded".

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Unless, of course, those FedEx boxes aren't empty and still contain various mail order items. With every thrust, a present! Now, that's the gift that keeps on giving.

Moonliner · 08-24-2005, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AllyOfTheDolls

Seriously, I'm not sure I'd want to have sex on the FedEx bed. Or sofa.

Well you know, when it absolutely positively has to be there.....

AllyOops! · 08-24-2005, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Well you know, when it absolutely positively has to be there.....

I absolutely, positively am DYING laughing!!

Major snaps, Moonliner!!

DisneyDaniel · 08-24-2005, 03:59 PM

FedEx Furniture may not be swanky, but it sure is functional and economical! Jose, the FedEx Furniture guy, could be an inspiration to poor college students everywhere!

08-23-2005, 01:42 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	FedEx furniture! www.fedexfurniture.com It started when this guy's (can't find his real name, seems to go by FedExGuy on his site) friends moved to Seattle and didn't have any furniture. So they built themselves a simple desk out of FedEx boxes. When FedExGuy found himself in the same situation, he went a few steps further and furnished his entire apartment with pieces made entirely from FedEx packing materials. It's quite impressive. He's in a bit of legal trouble, though. FedEx is going after him for trademark infringement. At first I did a big ol' . I mean, FedEx couldn't BUY better advertising. "Our packing materials are so strong, they can be used as furniture!" He's not selling the furniture, and doesn't seem to be selling ad space (there are a couple links, but those seem to be to sites that provided technical support for the site, not really sponsor ads) But, at least acording to the letters he's got posted, he was aparantly using the FedEx logo on t-shirts and business cards. Probably not a smart move. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Yeah, not a smart move to use their logo on shirts and stuff. Still, it's a pretty creative idea. Don't think I would want to sleep on the bed though.
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I couldn't find any evidence of shirt sale, other than the allegations in the letter. If he WAS selling shirts with the FedEx logo, he would probably be in trouble. Of course, this is based on my vast expert knowledge gained from reading chapter 1 of my IP casebook and only covers trademark thus far; it will be a few weeks until I get to copyright. I'm guessing, though, that the Center has the stronger argument with respect to copyright. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	Cool link, GD!! Alas, I no longer have to live in shame and can now invite guests to sit at my UPS piano, complete with styrofoam peanut keys. Seriously, I'm not sure I'd want to have sex on the FedEx bed. Or sofa. (why, I don't know. I do know my home office desk was um, less "padded". ) Unless, of course, those FedEx boxes aren't empty and still contain various mail order items. With every thrust, a present! Now, that's the gift that keeps on giving.
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DisneyDaniel California Adventurer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 537	FedEx Furniture may not be swanky, but it sure is functional and economical! Jose, the FedEx Furniture guy, could be an inspiration to poor college students everywhere! __________________ Yes, I do LOVE Disney California Adventure. Disneyland is not so bad either ;-)
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