Edith Julia Griswold

Edith Julia Griswold (February 12, 1863 – February 9, 1926) was an American patent attorney. In her day, Griswold was the only woman patent expert. Her expert work which came from other patent lawyers was, with but one exception, confined to patents relating to articles used or worn by women.

Early life and education Edith Julia Griswold was born in Windsor, Connecticut, February 12, 1863. Her parents were Thomas Newell Griswold (1831-1905) and Cornelia Stanley (Babcock) Griswold.

Griswold and her older sister began their education at the Windsor Academy for Young Ladies. Although obliged to give up active office work in 1905, on account of ill health, she continued, at her home, the "expert work", for which her knowledge and experience were in great demand. She kept her office in the St. Paul Building until 1908.