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).
Any citizen of the United States who is an attorney and who fulfills the. requirements of this Part may be registered as a patent attorney to practice before the. Office. When appropriate, any alien who is an attorney, who lawfully resides in the.