GleanMark Trademark Search

Search Trademark Attorneys

search_attorneys

Read-onlyIdempotent

Search for trademark attorneys or law firms. Returns prosecution statistics, TTAB proceeding counts (as plaintiff/defendant), and contact information.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`limit`	No	Maximum number of results to return
`search_term`	Yes	Attorney name or law firm name to search for
`search_type`	No	Search for individual attorneys or law firms	attorneys

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`query`	Yes
`results`	Yes
`search_type`	Yes
`open_in_gleanmark`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed1 schema field changedJul 11, 2026

changedOutput schema / properties / results / items / oneOf

Previous value: -[
-  {
-    "properties": {
-      "organization_name": {
-        "anyOf": [
-          {
-            "type": "string"
-          },
-          {
-            "type": "null"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      "person_name": {
-        "type": "string"
-      },
-      "primary_email": {
-        "anyOf": [
-          {
-            "type": "string"
-          },
-          {
-            "type": "null"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      "primary_key": {
-        "type": "string"
-      },
-      "prosecution_count": {
-        "type": "integer"
-      },
-      "similarity_score": {
-        "type": "number"
-      },
-      "ttab_defendant_count": {
-        "type": "integer"
-      },
-      "ttab_plaintiff_count": {
-        "type": "integer"
-      },
-      "ttab_proceeding_count": {
-        "type": "integer"
-      }
-    },
-    "type": "object"
-  },
-  {
-    "properties": {
-      "attorney_count": {
-        "type": "integer"
-      },
-      "canonical_firm_id": {
-        "anyOf": [
-          {
-            "type": "string"
-          },
-          {
-            "type": "null"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      "cluster_firm_ids": {
-        "anyOf": [
-          {
-            "items": {
-              "type": "string"
-            },
-            "type": "array"
-          },
-          {
-            "type": "null"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      "organization_name": {
-        "type": "string"
-      },
-      "primary_key": {
-        "type": "string"
-      },
-      "prosecution_count": {
-        "type": "integer"
-      },
-      "similarity_score": {
-        "type": "number"
-      },
-      "ttab_defendant_count": {
-        "type": "integer"
-      },
-      "ttab_plaintiff_count": {
-        "type": "integer"
-      },
-      "ttab_proceeding_count": {
-        "type": "integer"
-      }
-    },
-    "type": "object"
-  }
-]New value: +[
+  {
+    "properties": {
+      "detail_url": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "organization_detail_url": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      },
+      "organization_name": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      },
+      "person_name": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "primary_email": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      },
+      "primary_key": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "prosecution_count": {
+        "type": "integer"
+      },
+      "similarity_score": {
+        "type": "number"
+      },
+      "ttab_defendant_count": {
+        "type": "integer"
+      },
+      "ttab_plaintiff_count": {
+        "type": "integer"
+      },
+      "ttab_proceeding_count": {
+        "type": "integer"
+      }
+    },
+    "type": "object"
+  },
+  {
+    "properties": {
+      "attorney_count": {
+        "type": "integer"
+      },
+      "canonical_firm_id": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      },
+      "cluster_firm_ids": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "items": {
+              "type": "string"
+            },
+            "type": "array"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      },
+      "detail_url": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "organization_name": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "primary_key": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "prosecution_count": {
+        "type": "integer"
+      },
+      "similarity_score": {
+        "type": "number"
+      },
+      "ttab_defendant_count": {
+        "type": "integer"
+      },
+      "ttab_plaintiff_count": {
+        "type": "integer"
+      },
+      "ttab_proceeding_count": {
+        "type": "integer"
+      }
+    },
+    "type": "object"
+  }
+]

Changed6 schema fields changedMar 17, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / limit / description

Added value: +"Maximum number of results to return"

changedInput schema / properties / search_term / description

Previous value: -"Attorney name or law firm name"New value: +"Attorney name or law firm name to search for"

addedInput schema / properties / search_term / maxLength
```
Added value: +200
```
addedInput schema / properties / search_term / minLength
```
Added value: +1
```

addedInput schema / properties / search_type / description

Added value: +"Search for individual attorneys or law firms"

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "properties": {
+    "open_in_gleanmark": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "query": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "results": {
+      "items": {
+        "oneOf": [
+          {
+            "properties": {
+              "organization_name": {
+                "anyOf": [
+                  {
+                    "type": "string"
+                  },
+                  {
+                    "type": "null"
+                  }
+                ]
+              },
+              "person_name": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "primary_email": {
+                "anyOf": [
+                  {
+                    "type": "string"
+                  },
+                  {
+                    "type": "null"
+                  }
+                ]
+              },
+              "primary_key": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "prosecution_count": {
+                "type": "integer"
+              },
+              "similarity_score": {
+                "type": "number"
+              },
+              "ttab_defendant_count": {
+                "type": "integer"
+              },
+              "ttab_plaintiff_count": {
+                "type": "integer"
+              },
+              "ttab_proceeding_count": {
+                "type": "integer"
+              }
+            },
+            "type": "object"
+          },
+          {
+            "properties": {
+              "attorney_count": {
+                "type": "integer"
+              },
+              "canonical_firm_id": {
+                "anyOf": [
+                  {
+                    "type": "string"
+                  },
+                  {
+                    "type": "null"
+                  }
+                ]
+              },
+              "cluster_firm_ids": {
+                "anyOf": [
+                  {
+                    "items": {
+                      "type": "string"
+                    },
+                    "type": "array"
+                  },
+                  {
+                    "type": "null"
+                  }
+                ]
+              },
+              "organization_name": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "primary_key": {
+                "type": "string"
+              },
+              "prosecution_count": {
+                "type": "integer"
+              },
+              "similarity_score": {
+                "type": "number"
+              },
+              "ttab_defendant_count": {
+                "type": "integer"
+              },
+              "ttab_plaintiff_count": {
+                "type": "integer"
+              },
+              "ttab_proceeding_count": {
+                "type": "integer"
+              }
+            },
+            "type": "object"
+          }
+        ]
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "search_type": {
+      "enum": [
+        "attorneys",
+        "firms"
+      ],
+      "type": "string"
+    }
+  },
+  "required": [
+    "query",
+    "search_type",
+    "results"
+  ],
+  "type": "object"
+}

First observedFeb 19, 2026

TDQS

A4/5.0

Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds value by disclosing the nature of returned data (prosecution statistics, TTAB proceeding counts as plaintiff/defendant, contact information), which is behavioral context not in annotations or schema. No contradiction exists. It does not mention rate limits or authentication, but that is acceptable given the annotation coverage.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is two sentences with zero wasted words. The action is front-loaded, and the return data is summarized concisely. It is easy to scan and immediately actionable.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the presence of an output schema, annotations covering safety, and full parameter documentation, the description is nearly complete. It does not explain return formats or pagination, but those are covered by the output schema. It also omits explicit alternative guidance, but that is the domain of usage guidelines. Overall, the combination of description, schema, and annotations suffices for an agent to call the tool correctly.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so each parameter (limit, search_term, search_type) is already documented with types, defaults, and enums. The description does not add extra semantics beyond what the schema provides, but the baseline of 3 applies because the schema does the heavy lifting. The mention of 'attorneys or law firms' loosely maps to search_type, but no new information is added.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('Search for trademark attorneys or law firms') and enumerates the specific data returned (prosecution statistics, TTAB counts, contact info). It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like get_correspondent_marks or search_by_owner, which serve different lookup purposes. No other sibling offers a direct attorney/firm name search, so purpose is unambiguous.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies usage: use this when you need to find trademark attorneys or firms by name. However, it does not explicitly mention alternatives or exclusions, such as when to use search_by_owner, get_correspondent_marks, or search_trademarks instead. There is no direct 'when-not-to-use' guidance, leaving some inference to the agent.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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