The USPTO has officially granted a design patent (USD1120305S1) for a sanitary napkin to The Procter & Gamble Company. This patent covers a specific design aesthetic for the product, as indicated by the 'S1' designation and the focus on design claims. The patent was granted on March 24, 2026, with the application filed on April 30, 2024.

This patent grant signifies intellectual property protection for a specific design of a sanitary napkin. While it does not impose new regulatory obligations on other manufacturers, it establishes exclusive rights for the assignee. Companies operating in the sanitary product manufacturing space should be aware of this granted patent to avoid potential infringement claims related to the specific design covered by USD1120305S1.