Get a firm's precomputed technology vector and diversity metadata. Fast lookup from pre-computed table. Returns patent_count, dominant_cpc, tech_diversity (entropy), tech_concentration, and the full tech_vector. Data available for ~4,300 firms, years 2015-2024. Args: firm_query: Company name (any...
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AI agents call tool_firm_tech_vector to retrieve information from Patent Space without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though tool_firm_tech_vector only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access tool_firm_tech_vector gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
Get a firm's precomputed technology vector and diversity metadata. Fast lookup from pre-computed table. Returns patent_count, dominant_cpc, tech_diversity (entropy), tech_concentration, and the full tech_vector. Data available for ~4,300 firms, years 2015-2024. Args: firm_query: Company name (any language), stock ticker, or firm_id. year: Analysis year (default: 2024). Falls back to latest available year. Returns: Dict with firm_id, year, patent_count, dominant_cpc, tech_diversity, tech_concentration, and tech_vector (float array).. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Patent Space MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Patent Space MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tool_firm_tech_vector: 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_firm_tech_vector is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tool_firm_tech_vector 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_firm_tech_vector. 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_firm_tech_vector 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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