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).
Job Duties of a Patent Lawyer. A patent lawyer, also called a patent attorney or intellectual property lawyer, represents individuals seeking to obtain a patent (a set of exclusive rights awarded to an inventor).atent lawyers' main responsibilities are to conduct patent litigation and handle copyright and trademark infringement cases.