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).
Horvath became an administrative patent judge in. June. He has been a patent attorney for almost 15 years, having spent more than 10 years in law firms. One possible reason the position continues to attract. these well-established attorneys is better work-life. balance.