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).
As of 2011, the salary range for a patent examiner was $41,969 to $155,500 per year. The potential for high salaries is less for patent attorneys working within large companies than for those working with large law firms. This is because high-end law firm salaries include patent attorneys who have moved up to partner.