Derwent World Patents Index

Okay kiddo, let me explain what the Derwent World Patents Index is. Have you ever heard of a patent before? It's like an official way for someone to say they invented something and they want to have the exclusive right to make and sell it.

Now, imagine there are lots and lots of patents all over the world - some in English, some in other languages. That's where the Derwent World Patents Index comes in. It's like a giant encyclopedia of patents from all over the world, organized in a way that makes it easy for people to find information about them.

The people who use the Derwent World Patents Index are usually scientists, inventors, and companies who want to make sure they're not copying someone else's invention. They can search the index to see if anyone else has invented something similar to what they're working on, and they can use the information to improve their own invention.

The index also helps people stay up-to-date on the latest inventions and technologies. It's like having a really big book that's always being updated with new information.

So, in short, the Derwent World Patents Index is a big reference book that helps people find information about patents from all over the world.