This distinguishes her from transwomen, shorthand for  transsexual women--women who were initially assigned a male gender, but have a female identity. If you identify as a woman but are not a transsexual woman, you're a ciswoman. Cissexual and transsexual identity are grounded in gender roles.
Patent Attorney Law & Legal Definition. A patent attorney refers to a lawyer who is licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The USPTO recommends that patent applicants hire a patent attorney or patent agent to assist with the application process because of its legal complexity. In the United States, patent agents can perform many of the same tasks as patent attorneys, including representing clients before the USPTO.