Build a patent citation network around a patent or firm's top patents. Two modes: patent mode (BFS from a single patent) or firm mode (finds firm's most-cited patents, builds network from those). Returns graph structure with nodes, edges, and hub patent identification. Args: publication_number: S...
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AI agents invoke tool_citation_network to trigger processes or run actions in Patent Space. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.
tool_citation_network can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. PolicyLayer enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.
Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"tool_citation_network": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "tool_citation_network_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 10,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}See the full Patent Space policy for all 29 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access tool_citation_network gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other execute tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.
Build a patent citation network around a patent or firm's top patents. Two modes: patent mode (BFS from a single patent) or firm mode (finds firm's most-cited patents, builds network from those). Returns graph structure with nodes, edges, and hub patent identification. Args: publication_number: Seed patent for patent mode. firm_query: Company name/ticker for firm mode. depth: BFS traversal depth (1 or 2). direction: "forward", "backward", or "both". max_nodes: Maximum network nodes (default: 50). Returns: Nodes (patent metadata), edges (citation links), metrics (hub patents, density, degree distribution).. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Patent Space MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.
Register the Patent Space MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tool_citation_network: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Patent Space. Nothing to install.
tool_citation_network is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tool_citation_network rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tool_citation_network. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
tool_citation_network is provided by the Patent Space MCP server (Rei02061986/patent-space-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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