PCK Book Launch

When was the first patent granted in Canada?

• 1791

• 1869

• 1920

• 1983

Who was the first Canadian to receive a patent?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• John Milton

• Abraham Gesner

• Thomas Edison

Answer explanation

Alexander Graham Bell was the first Canadian to receive a patent, specifically for his invention of the telephone in 1876,.

Patent Title: "Improvement in Telegraphy"

Which Canadian invention, patented in 1923, is now used in virtually every home worldwide?

• Electric stove

• Insulin

• Zipper

• Snowmobile

Answer explanation

The zipper, patented in 1923 by Canadian Gideon Sundback, revolutionized clothing and accessories.

Patent Title: "Separable Fastener"

Andrew Currier is known for introducing several innovations at PCK. Which one is true?

• Implementing a paperless practice with electronic workflows and designing a robotic assistant for patent filings

• Creating a patent agent musical troupe

• • Introducing a subscription based model for unlimited patent filings

• Developing an app to track coffee intake at the office

Who holds the most patents in Canadian history?

• James Gosling

• George Davison

• Elijah McCoy

• Thomas Edison

Answer explanation

Elijah McCoy, held over 57 patents, mostly for his innovative lubrication systems for steam engines. His inventions were so effective that the phrase “The Real McCoy” became popular, meaning the genuine article.

Which Canadian was the first female inventor to receive a patent in the country?

• Agnes Macphail

• Melitta Bentz

• Elizabeth McGill

• Harriet Brooks

Answer explanation

Harriet Brooks was the first female inventor in Canada to receive a patent.

Patent Title: "Improvements in Canteen Covers"

How many Supreme Court of Canada decisions have cited Perry& Currier, Canadian Patent Law?

• 0

• 2

• 1

• 3

 In the most recent Supreme Court of Canada decision citing the Perry& Currier, Canadian Patent Law, how many times was the book cited?

• 4

• 12

• 8

• 6

Answer explanation

In the latest Supreme Court of Canada decision, the book Perry & Currier, Canadian Patent Law was cited a total of 12 times, with 4 citations by the majority and 8 by the dissent.

How many Blackberry patents issued by the USPTO were drafted and prosecuted by PCK?

• A

• B

• C

• D

If Andrew and Stephen were to form a musical duo, what would they be called?

• "The Patent Pipers"

• "Bagpipes and Forgotten Keys"

• "Patent Pending: The Musical"

• "The IP Harmonizers"