>Vaaler Paper Clip >Patented 1900 (Germany), 1901 (US) >Vaaler, who was Norwegian, is commonly but incorrectly given credit for invention of the paper clip. H

>Vaaler Paper Clip >Patented 1900 (Germany), 1901 (US) >Vaaler, who was Norwegian, is commonly but incorrectly given credit for invention of the paper clip. His designs were neither first nor important. There is a large Gem paper clip statue in Norway. Norway might consider giving it to the U.S.