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).
A lawyer with expertise in intellectual property law as it pertains ... A legal protection against market competition that a government ... A government license that gives the holder exclusive rights to ... A process conducted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) ...