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Is a cat scratching post patented?

Short answer: specific designs of a cat scratching post have been patented many times, but "a cat scratching post" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.

What our index shows

57 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “scratching postboardpad” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
Among the 55 best keyword matches we examined, 15 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
Most frequent assignees in those matches: WORLDWISE INC (14), Mosalova Tatiana Nikolaevna (2), BUSY KITTY LLC (2), FARWELL AUSTIN C (1).
Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A01K (54), B32B (2), F16M (1), C09J (1).

Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.

14 real patent publications related to a cat scratching post

Vertically placed cat scratching post for use with bracket US-2026083097-A1 2026 · Mosalova Tatiana Nikolaevna
The proposed invention relates to household items, more specifically to brackets for placing a product or device on a vertical surface, and can be used in everyday life. A vertically placed cat scratching post for use with bracket…
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Weighted Replaceable Cat Scratching Post US-2024292813-A1 2024 · FARWELL AUSTIN C
A weighted scratching post for cats. The weighted base prevents the post from tipping or falling over. The post is detachable to allow it to be replaced. The post is made of material such as sisal which is appealing to cats. There…
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Foldable Cat Scratching Board US-2023076370-A1 2023 · LI JUNCHENG
The present invention provides a foldable cat scratching board, which comprises a base assembly, a first inclined plate assembly installed on the base assembly, and a second inclined plate assembly installed on the first inclined …
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Adjustable Telescopic Cat Scratching Post US-2018084758-A1 2018 · ZHU MINGWU
The present utility model discloses an adjustable telescopic cat scratching post, comprising a cylinder and a regulating base. Scratch patterns are disposed on the outer side surface of the cylinder, and a threaded regulating port…
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Environmentally Friendly House Cat scratcher with Simple Folding and Assembling US-2018352785-A1 2018 · PETSWEET CO LTD
An environmentally friendly house cat scratcher with simple folding and assembling mainly comprises a first cat scratching board and a second cat scratching board. The first and second cat scratching boards have a first and second…
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Cat scratching device US-9282723-B2 2016 · HAAF DAVID
A cat scratching device for residing upon a substantially horizontal surface. The device includes three scratching posts each having first and second ends, the scratching posts being separated from one another at their first ends …
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Cat scratch board structure US-8418655-B2 2013 · Yu teng-yi
The present invention provides an improved structure for a cat scratch board, which is structured to include an abrasive surface and at least one fastening structure, and claw filing wire material is horizontally arranged to cover…
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Scratching post for household pets US-2012291718-A1 2012 · WILLIAMS CHERYL ANN
This invention provides a cat scratching post with removable and/or interchangeable panels. The cat scratching post has a base, a column to house scratching panels, and a top cover. The top cover and the base are attached to the c…
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Cat scratching post US-7171922-B2 2007 · G H L INTERNATIONAL INC
A cat scratching post that includes a plurality of supports between which an outer covering is disposed. The supports are coupled with at least one joint that can comprise a spline that can be ribbed and that can form part of an e…
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Protective cat scratching post US-7207293-B2 2007 · DEMING JR ROBERT F
The present invention is constructed to specifically protect furniture and building corners from the scratching of cats and to be free standing. The vertical members can be fastened rigidly or hinged. Joining the vertical members …
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Mountable clamp-on cat scratching device US-6715447-B2 2004
A cat scratching post that incorporates a clamping mechanism for secure and stable attachment to a receiving object like a doorjamb. A resilient main superstructure has an adhesive interface securing a surface material that is app…
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Recoverable cat-scratching post US-6619237-B2 2003
A cat scratching apparatus includes a base and post and utilizes removable, cat scratching covers. A base anchor attaches to the base and supports the vertically extending post. A plug fits in a top of the post. A post cover wraps…
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Wall mounted cat scratching post US-6343569-B1 2002
A wall mounted cat scratching post for providing a space efficient scratching post. The wall mounted cat scratching post includes three sides, each adapted for coupling to an exposed end of a wall section of a building, and having…
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Cat scratch post with claw trimming device US-6490996-B1 2002
A trimmer device for animals and the like, particularly cats, comprises an outer enclosure, preferably including a back as well as a front cover member, with a fixed internal blade. The front cover member has a plurality of slots …
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What this means for your idea

Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a cat scratching post been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Pet products are a popular invention category; differences tend to be in the attachment, the dispensing or cleaning mechanism, or added electronics.

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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.