U.S. Patents
Last updated: April 16, 2025 Canada(FR)
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Skin Health, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition, Colgate-Palmolive has a rich 200-plus year history of innovation and continuous improvement in support of our ongoing mission to bring trusted brands – and reasons to smile – to millions of homes around the world. Colgate-Palmolive’s patented and patent pending technologies can be found in many of our products.
This site is intended to serve as notice under the virtual patent marking provisions of 35 USC 287(a) and provides United States patent information associated with the products listed below. The following list of Colgate-Palmolive products and associated patents is not all-inclusive. The Colgate-Palmolive products listed below and other Colgate-Palmolive products may be protected by one or more additional patents and pending patents in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Oral Care
Toothpastes
Colgate Total Active Prevention Toothpaste (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. 10,889,093 | 10,918,580 | 11,723,846
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste (all variants except Renewal and Pro Series)
U.S. Patent Nos. 8,591,868 | 9,174,070 | 10,889,093
Colgate Optic White Renewal Toothpaste
U.S. Patent Nos. 8,591,868 | 10,889,093
Colgate Optic White Pro Series Toothpaste
U.S. Patent No. 10,889,093
Colgate Gum Renewal Toothpaste
U.S. Patent Nos. 10,889,093 | 10,918,580
Colgate PreviDent 5000 Ortho Defense Toothpaste
U.S. Patent Nos. 9,522,103 | 10,889,093
Colgate PreviDent 5000 Booster Plus Toothpaste
U.S. Patent No. 9,522,103
Colgate PreviDent 5000 Enamel Protect Toothpaste
U.S. Patent No. 8,900,558
Colgate PreviDent 5000 Sensitive Toothpaste
U.S. Patent No. 8,900,558
Colgate PreviDent 5000 Dry MouthToothpaste
U.S. Patent No. 8,568,697
Mouthwashes & Rinses
Colgate Total Mouthwash (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D666104 | D666105 | D672649 | D676754 | D690597 | D690598
Colgate Optic White Mouthwash (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D666104 | D666105 | D672649 | D676754 | D690597 | D690598
Colgate Peroxyl Mouthwash (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D666104 | D666105 | D672649 | D676754 | D690597 | D690598
Colgate Enamel Strength Mouthwash (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D666104 | D666105 | D672649 | D676754 | D690597 | D690598
Colgate Kids Mouthwash (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D666104 | D666105 | D672649 | D676754 | D690597 | D690598
Toothbrushes (Powered/Battery)
Colgate 360 Power Sonic Battery Toothbrush (all variants)
U.S. Patent No. 9,168,117 | 10,022,208 | 10,595,628 | 10,603,147 | 10,603,150 | 10,631,964 | 10,639,133 | 10,898,304 | 11,229,281 | 11,517,412 | 11,931,218 | D960582
Colgate Optic White Pro Series Battery Toothbrush (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. 9,168,117 | 10,022,208 | 10,595,628 | 10,603,147 | 10,603,150 | 10,631,964 | 10,639,133 | 10,898,304 | 11,229,281 | 11,517,412 | 11,931,218 | D846883 | D882270 | D925918 | D960582 | D1044284
Colgate Total Active Prevention Battery Toothbrush
U.S. Patent Nos. 9,168,117 | 10,022,208 | 10,595,628 | 10,603,147 | 10,603,150 | 10,631,964 | 10,639,133 | 10,898,304 | 11,229,281 | 11,517,412 | 11,931,218 | D846883 | D882270 | D925918 | D1044284
Colgate 360 Vibrate Sonic Battery Toothbrush (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. 8,500,766 | 8,863,345 | 9,586,350 | 10,231,536 | 11,576,483 | 11,819,113 | D669688 | D669689 | D670503 | D670505 | D832586 | D841335
Colgate Kids Sonic Power Battery Toothbrush (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D997566
Toothbrushes (Manual)
Colgate Keep Toothbrush
U.S. Patent Nos. 12,096,848 | D929131 | D956426 | D961267 | D967633 | D985278 | D1021417 | D1050739 | D1061045
Colgate Replaceable Head Toothbrush Starter Kit (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. 12,096,848 | D929131 | D956426 | D961267 | D967633 | D985278 | D1021417 | D1050739 | D1061045
Colgate 360 Advanced Toothbrush (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. 10,021,959 | 10,178,907 | 10,226,118 | 10,426,250 | 10,595,628 | 10,660,430 | 10,687,610 | 11,229,281 | D780457 | D883676 | D1004980
Colgate Optic White Pro Series Toothbrush
U.S. Patent Nos. D764176 | D764177 | D813550 | D814796 | D860653 | D886460 | D961269 | D1024571
Colgate Renewal Toothbrush
U.S. Patent Nos. D764176 | D764177 | D813550 | D814796 | D860653 | D886460 | D961269
Colgate Gum Health Toothbrush
U.S. Patent Nos. 9,802,347 | 10,561,229 | 10,723,052 | 11,013,313 | 11,577,435 | 11,771,210 | D777446 | D840691 | D887144 | D987298
Colgate Gum Expert Toothbrush
U.S. Patent Nos. D764176 | D764177 | D813550 | D814796 | D860653 | D886460 | D1026470
Colgate Sensitive Expert Toothbrush
U.S. Patent Nos. D943283 | D1024573
Colgate Wisp Mini-brush (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. 8,240,937 | 8,734,042 | D660599 | D700437 | D732831 | D782825
Colgate Triple Action Toothbrush
U.S. Patent Nos. D1026469
Colgate Kids 2-5 Toothbrush (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D776937 | D840692 | D882959
Colgate Kids 5+ Toothbrush (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D776436 | D840158 | D884353 | D987300
Colgate My First 0-2 Toothbrush (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D738627
Whitening Devices
Colgate Optic White Overnight Whitening Pen
U.S. Patent No. 11,040,002
Colgate Optic White Express Whitening Pen
U.S. Patent No. 11,040,002
Colgate Optic White ComfortFit LED Teeth Whitening Kit (LED Tray + Whitening Pen)
U.S. Patent No. 11,040,002 | D1007689 | D1021099
Colgate Optic White Pro Series Whitening Kit (LED Tray + Whitening Pen)
U.S. Patent No. 11,040,002 | D849942 | D912825 | D935029
Skin Health
EltaMD Skin Recovery (incl. Serum, Toner, Light Moisturizer)
U.S. Patent No. 11,026,873 | 12,133,908
PCA SKIN NoPeel Peel
U.S. Patent No. 11,957,775
Home Care
Dish Liquids
Palmolive Ultra Liquid Dish Soap
U.S. Patent No. 9,969,960
Palmolive Pure + Clear Liquid Dish Soap
U.S. Patent No. 8,022,028
Fabric Conditioners
Suavitel Liquid Fabric Conditioners (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. 9,732,306
Suavitel Complete Liquid Fabric Conditioners (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. 9,783,764 | 10,233,408
Personal Care
Bodywash/Shower Gel
Softsoap Body Body (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D944092
Palmolive Men Shower Gel (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D688130 | D688558 | D708948 | D708949 | D802435
Palmolive Naturals Shower Gel (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D688130 | D688558 | D708948 | D708949 | D802435
Palmolive Thermal Spa Shower Gel (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D688130 | D688558 | D708948 | D708949 | D802435
Palmolive Naturals Kids Shower Gel Pump (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D684064 | D689367 | D689775 | D694629 | D694630 | D694631 | D700056
Liquid Hand Soap
Softsoap Decor Collection (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D895428
Softsoap Handcare Collection (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D895428
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. 9,820,924
Softsoap Antibacterial Hand Soap (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. 10,179,100 | 10,383,808
Antiperspirants/Deodorants
SpeedStick Power (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D723942 | D728366 | D732388 | D741173 | D767389
SpeedStick Irish Spring (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D723942 | D728366 | D732388 | D741173 | D767389
SpeedStick Overtime (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. D723942 | D728366 | D732388 | D741173 | D767389
SpeedStick (all variants)
U.S. Patent Nos. 7,976,828
