Episode 2 of 3

German Patent Application

When
1900-1901
Where
Germany
Part of
Johan Vaaler patents the paperclip

Vaaler applied for a German patent on November 12, 1900, which was granted on June 6, 1901.

The application was filed in late 1900. The patent was granted in mid-1901. This process occurred despite the existence of better products, as patent authorities were liberal and rewarded marginal modifications.

Sources

  1. Johan Vaaler Wikipedia, revision of 2025-10-14

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