ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

INPADOC

Inpadoc is like a big book that tells you everything you need to know about patents. A patent is like a secret recipe for making something new, and it's very important that people don't copy it without permission. Inpadoc helps keep track of all the patents around the world and makes sure that people aren't stealing other people's secrets.

Each patent has a special number that helps you find it in the big book. You can look up the number and find out who invented the secret recipe, what it's for, and when it was made. You can also use the book to see if anyone else has invented something similar. If they have, you might have to change your own secret recipe so that it's not too similar to someone else's.

Inpadoc is very important for keeping track of all the secret recipes in the world and making sure that everyone plays fair. So if you ever invent something really cool and want to keep it secret, you can thank Inpadoc for helping you make sure no one else steals your idea.