IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Monday, March 4, 2013, a trademark application was filed for IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE trademark a serial number of 85983444. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, November 21, 2025. This trademark is owned by Norwex Malta Limited. The IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Ropes, Cordage & Fiber Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Floor Covering Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:
[ Refrigerator deodorizer; disinfectant bathroom hard surface cleaner; disinfectant toilet bowl cleaner; ] odor eliminator and neutralizer spray not for personal use; odor neutralizing preparations for use in litter boxes, garbage disposals, diaper pails, basements, shoes, clothing, and carpeting; air deodorizing preparations; pain relieving topical gel [ ; aromatherapy oils, other than essential oils, for treating headaches and curing insomnia; toilet cleaning kits comprised of disinfectant toilet bowl cleaners and toilet sponges ]
Water softening apparatus for use in a dishwasher, namely, a rubber ball with a magnet inside that softens water; [ air filters for domestic use; ] water softening apparatus for use in dishwashers and washing machines, namely, a magnet encapsulated in a rubber ball that softens water to assist with reducing mineral build-up in dishwashers and washing machines
Drying balls of rubber and of wool or combination thereof for accelerating the drying of clothing in the clothes dryer [ ; plastic or vinyl banners ]
Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; dish cloths and towels; hand towels and bath towels; pet towels; wash cloths; shower mitt; hair turban towel; car washing mitts, towels and cloths; hooded towels; kitchen towel sets comprised of kitchen towels; sport towels; cloth napkins for removing makeup [ ; banners made of cloth or textile ]
Sponges, namely, bath sponges and scrub sponges; brushes except paintbrushes, namely, lint brushes and cleaning brushes for household use; articles for cleaning purposes, namely, cleaning pads and cleaning brushes for household use; [ steel wool; ] cleaning cloths; cleaning utensils, namely, [ pot cleaning brushes and ] scrub sponges; mops and attachments therefor; mop bases and mop heads; scrub sponges, namely, stainless steel scrubbers for cleaning; empty spray bottles; toilet cleaning kits comprised of toilet brush and plastic toilet brush holder; microfiber cleaning towels and cloths; scrubbing cloths, pads and brushes for household use; scouring cloths, pads and brushes; toothbrushes; lint remover mitt; cleaning cloths for wiping windows; cleaning cloths; mop pads; cleaning mitts of fabric; mat for drying dishes; cleaning products, namely, mops and ergonomic attachments therefor, namely, mopheads and telescopic handles; stainless steel scrub sponges for cleaning; spray bottles sol...
[ Sack packs, namely, drawstring bags used as backpacks ]
Other substances for laundry use, namely, powder laundry detergent and laundry stain removers; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; deodorants and anti-perspirants; deodorants for body care; non-medicated preparations for the care of the skin, scalp and body; non-medicated preparations for use in the bath; non-medicated preparations for the skin, scalp and body, namely, creams, lotions, gels, serums, and foams; cosmetic preparations for toning the body; preparations for toning the body, namely, toning lotion for the face, body and hands; non-medicated toilet preparations, namely, soaps, and body and skin cleansers; [ impregnated cleaning pads impregnated with toilet preparations; ] cleaning preparations for personal use; cleaning preparations for household purposes; dishwashing detergents; dishwasher detergents; facial lotion; foam soap for hands; pumice stone for personal use; hand and body lotion; [ non-medicated foot lotions; ] lip balm; laundry detergent;...
[ Shirts, pants, sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, baseball caps, visors, scarfs, mittens, headbands, flip flops ]
[ Laundry wash bags; canvas bags for food storage ]
Bath mats; door mats
[ Paper banners; plastic food storage bags for household use ]
Retail services by direct solicitation by sales agents in the field of cleaning products and personal care products; providing on-line ordering services in the field of cleaning products and personal care products
General Information
| Serial Number | 85983444 |
| Word Mark | IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE |
| Filing Date | Monday, March 4, 2013 |
| Status | 710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8 |
| Status Date | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 4732193 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, May 5, 2015 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 20, 2014 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | [ Refrigerator deodorizer; disinfectant bathroom hard surface cleaner; disinfectant toilet bowl cleaner; ] odor eliminator and neutralizer spray not for personal use; odor neutralizing preparations for use in litter boxes, garbage disposals, diaper pails, basements, shoes, clothing, and carpeting; air deodorizing preparations; pain relieving topical gel [ ; aromatherapy oils, other than essential oils, for treating headaches and curing insomnia; toilet cleaning kits comprised of disinfectant toilet bowl cleaners and toilet sponges ] |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Water softening apparatus for use in a dishwasher, namely, a rubber ball with a magnet inside that softens water; [ air filters for domestic use; ] water softening apparatus for use in dishwashers and washing machines, namely, a magnet encapsulated in a rubber ball that softens water to assist with reducing mineral build-up in dishwashers and washing machines |
| Goods and Services | Drying balls of rubber and of wool or combination thereof for accelerating the drying of clothing in the clothes dryer [ ; plastic or vinyl banners ] |
| Goods and Services | Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; dish cloths and towels; hand towels and bath towels; pet towels; wash cloths; shower mitt; hair turban towel; car washing mitts, towels and cloths; hooded towels; kitchen towel sets comprised of kitchen towels; sport towels; cloth napkins for removing makeup [ ; banners made of cloth or textile ] |
| Goods and Services | Sponges, namely, bath sponges and scrub sponges; brushes except paintbrushes, namely, lint brushes and cleaning brushes for household use; articles for cleaning purposes, namely, cleaning pads and cleaning brushes for household use; [ steel wool; ] cleaning cloths; cleaning utensils, namely, [ pot cleaning brushes and ] scrub sponges; mops and attachments therefor; mop bases and mop heads; scrub sponges, namely, stainless steel scrubbers for cleaning; empty spray bottles; toilet cleaning kits comprised of toilet brush and plastic toilet brush holder; microfiber cleaning towels and cloths; scrubbing cloths, pads and brushes for household use; scouring cloths, pads and brushes; toothbrushes; lint remover mitt; cleaning cloths for wiping windows; cleaning cloths; mop pads; cleaning mitts of fabric; mat for drying dishes; cleaning products, namely, mops and ergonomic attachments therefor, namely, mopheads and telescopic handles; stainless steel scrub sponges for cleaning; spray bottles sold empty; toilet cleaning kit comprised of toilet brushes; cleaning cloths for removing wax, dirt, debris, pesticides and bacteria from fruits and vegetables; cleaning cloths for removing make up, cleansing and exfoliating; cleaning cloths for cleaning, wiping and dusting; wiping cloths, namely, shammies or chamois; dusting mitts; abrasive pads for kitchen or domestic purposes; brushes for removing hair, lint and dust from textiles, car seats, and pets; eyeglass cleaning cloths; cleaning sponges; bottle cleaning brushes; [ microfiber cleaning cloth with scrubbing corner and pocket; ] dusters, namely, microfiber duster with telescoping handle; toilet bowl brush |
| Goods and Services | [ Sack packs, namely, drawstring bags used as backpacks ] |
| Goods and Services | Other substances for laundry use, namely, powder laundry detergent and laundry stain removers; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; deodorants and anti-perspirants; deodorants for body care; non-medicated preparations for the care of the skin, scalp and body; non-medicated preparations for use in the bath; non-medicated preparations for the skin, scalp and body, namely, creams, lotions, gels, serums, and foams; cosmetic preparations for toning the body; preparations for toning the body, namely, toning lotion for the face, body and hands; non-medicated toilet preparations, namely, soaps, and body and skin cleansers; [ impregnated cleaning pads impregnated with toilet preparations; ] cleaning preparations for personal use; cleaning preparations for household purposes; dishwashing detergents; dishwasher detergents; facial lotion; foam soap for hands; pumice stone for personal use; hand and body lotion; [ non-medicated foot lotions; ] lip balm; laundry detergent; mattress cleaning preparation for elimination and removal of all organic waste inside mattresses; deodorant for personal use; rust and lime removing preparations; scale removing preparations, for household use; skin cleansers; fabric softeners for laundry use; decalcifying and descaling preparations for cleaning household products; [ organic shea butter skin cream; organic leg cream; ] organic face and neck gel; [ organic herbs skin cream; organic day skin cream; organic night skin cream; organic hand cream; organic face lifting beauty serum; bath and shower gel; bath, shower and personal care products, namely, organic olive oil salt scrub; ] oven and grill cleaner; [ drain opener; ] carpet stain remover; fruit and vegetable wash; hard surface cleaning paste and powder; laundry stain remover; leather shining preparations; non-medicated eye treatment, namely, eye cream; baby bubble bath; laundry soap; fragrance sprays for rooms and to refresh fabric; cleaner for use on bathroom hard surfaces; cleaner for use on toilet bowls |
| Goods and Services | [ Shirts, pants, sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, baseball caps, visors, scarfs, mittens, headbands, flip flops ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Laundry wash bags; canvas bags for food storage ] |
| Goods and Services | Bath mats; door mats |
| Goods and Services | [ Paper banners; plastic food storage bags for household use ] |
| Goods and Services | Retail services by direct solicitation by sales agents in the field of cleaning products and personal care products; providing on-line ordering services in the field of cleaning products and personal care products |
Classification Information
| International Class | 003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 003 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, December 15, 2008 |
| International Class | 005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides. |
| US Class Codes | 005, 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 2008 |
| International Class | 011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes. |
| US Class Codes | 013, 021, 023, 024, 031, 034 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 011 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 2008 |
| International Class | 016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 23, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, November 30, 2013 |
| International Class | 018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 23, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, November 30, 2010 |
| International Class | 020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 020 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 2008 |
| International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, June 30, 2009 |
| International Class | 022 - Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 002, 007, 019, 022, 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 23, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 022 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, November 30, 2009 |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 2008 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 23, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, July 31, 2013 |
| International Class | 027 - Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile). |
| US Class Codes | 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 027 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 2008 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 2008 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Norwex Malta Limited |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Zebbiegh, L-Imgarr MGR2071
MT |
| Party Name | Norwex Malta Limited |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Mgarr MST10
MT |
| Party Name | Norwex Malta Limited |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Mgarr MST10
MT |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, March 7, 2013 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, March 8, 2013 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Sunday, June 9, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Sunday, June 9, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, June 9, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 5, 2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 5, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, December 6, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, January 27, 2014 | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, January 27, 2014 | PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, January 27, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, February 23, 2014 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Sunday, February 23, 2014 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Sunday, February 23, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Sunday, February 23, 2014 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Sunday, March 23, 2014 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, April 16, 2014 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, April 16, 2014 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, April 30, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 20, 2014 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, May 20, 2014 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 15, 2014 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Monday, December 15, 2014 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2015 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2015 | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2015 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2015 | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED |
| Thursday, March 12, 2015 | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2015 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Thursday, March 12, 2015 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Sunday, March 29, 2015 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Tuesday, March 31, 2015 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2015 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Saturday, October 31, 2015 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Saturday, October 31, 2015 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2020 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2020 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2020 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2020 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 10, 2020 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Sunday, May 5, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 21, 2025 | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 |
