Patent attorney Karen Kimble featured on Close Up Radio

Close Up Radio recently featured Karen Kimble, founder of Technology Law PLLC, in an interview about her path from science to patent law and her work helping inventors protect technology. The conversation highlighted her decades in pharmaceuticals, her Florida-based practice, and her role mentoring women in STEM and patent law.

Why it matters: - Karen Kimble’s career shows how technical expertise can translate into patent law for inventors, startups and small businesses. - Technology Law PLLC focuses on technology-related legal work, including patents, trademarks, agreements, due diligence, dispute settlement and business-development contracts. - Kimble’s background in science and pharmaceuticals gives her experience that is directly relevant to clients building and protecting technical products.

What happened: - Close Up Radio featured attorney Karen Kimble of Technology Law PLLC in an interview with Jim Masters on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. Eastern. - The segment highlighted Kimble’s path from aspiring doctor to patent attorney. - Kimble now runs Technology Law PLLC from Florida. - She has served clients across multiple states and internationally. - The podcast episode is available on Apple Podcasts, iHeart and Spotify.

The details: - Technology Law PLLC was established in 2004. - The firm serves scientists, technical professionals, small businesses and solo inventors. - The practice handles patent and trademark writing, contract drafting and negotiation, mergers-and-acquisitions due diligence, dispute resolution, malpractice and insurance-related advice, and other technology-focused legal paperwork. - Patent work requires USPTO registration and a state bar license. - Kimble is admitted to practice in Indiana and Michigan. - Her earlier career included roles at GD Searle, Eli Lilly and Dow Chemical. - Her work covered NutraSweet, Elizabeth Arden, antibiotics, dendrimers and Marion Merrill Dow. - She spent more than 25 years in global pharmaceutical work, including a stint with The Dow Chemical Company. - Kimble said she has mentored women entering the field, including through AIPLA programs and while teaching law school for MSU. - Kimble said her USPTO registration number is in the 26,000 range and remains active. - Kimble has three children and five grandchildren. - For more information, visit Technology Law PLLC.

Between the lines: - Kimble’s story reflects a career shaped by rural medicine, science training and a later pivot into patent law after medical school did not happen. - Her experience spans both technical invention and the legal process that protects it, which is a strong fit for patent clients. - The interview also positioned Kimble as a mentor and advocate for women in STEM and law. - Her move to Florida was tied in part to her husband’s health needs.

What's next: - Kimble continues to practice through Technology Law PLLC and work on patents and related technology matters. - She remains involved in mentoring women entering patent and STEM-related fields. - The podcast appearance gives her practice added visibility for inventors and businesses looking for specialized patent counsel.

The bottom line: - Karen Kimble built a niche patent law practice from a science-first career path, and Close Up Radio used the interview to spotlight both her technical credentials and her mentorship role.