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).
Â§ 11.5 Register of attorneys and agents in patent matters. A register of attorneys and agents is kept in the Office on which are entered the names. of all individuals recognized as entitled to represent applicants having prospective or. immediate business before the Office in the preparation and prosecution of patent.