Low Risk

odp_get_dataset

Get details of a specific bulk dataset product.

How to control odp_get_dataset ↓

AI agents call odp_get_dataset to retrieve information from USPTO Patent MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Low Risk

This tool retrieves information about a dataset product—a read-only operation. There is no indication it modifies, executes code, deletes, or commits financial actions. It fits squarely within the 'Read' category as a data retrieval function. The severity is low because retrieving public USPTO dataset metadata poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'odp_get_dataset' and description 'Get details of a specific bulk dataset product' indicate retrieval of dataset metadata without modification. The verb 'Get' and context of retrieving 'details' suggest a query operation with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access odp_get_dataset gives an agent:

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and USPTO Patent MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for odp_get_dataset:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "odp_get_dataset": {}
  }
}

odp_get_dataset is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register USPTO Patent MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the odp_get_dataset tool do? +

Get details of a specific bulk dataset product. It is categorised as a Read tool in the USPTO Patent MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on odp_get_dataset? +

Register the USPTO Patent MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for odp_get_dataset: 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 USPTO Patent MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is odp_get_dataset? +

odp_get_dataset is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit odp_get_dataset? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the odp_get_dataset 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.

How do I block odp_get_dataset completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for odp_get_dataset. 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.

What MCP server provides odp_get_dataset? +

odp_get_dataset is provided by the USPTO Patent MCP Server MCP server (riemannzeta/patent_mcp_server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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