Executive Summary
Based on publicly observable behavior of ABC News Live (apps, website, and OTT channels), there is substantial overlap with the asserted claims of the above patents relating to mobile live-streaming video selection systems and interactive mobile live-streaming.
This page is provided for settlement/licensing discussions and to notify all parties of the asserted rights.
Patents at Issue
- US 10,205,986 — Mobile live-streaming video selection system.
- US 10,958,961 — Systems and methods for interactive mobile live-streaming video.
Priority dating back to 2003/2004. Anticipated expiration: March 28, 2027.
Claim Chart — US 10,205,986
| Patent Claim (Simplified) | ABC News Live Feature | Notes on Overlap |
|---|---|---|
| 1. System for transmitting & receiving live video streams from mobile devices. | Reporters use smartphones/cellular uplinks to originate real-time video. | Appears practiced: live field hits from mobile devices over cellular/5G. |
| 2. Selecting among multiple live feeds. | Apps/OTT present live channels, breaking events, briefings; viewers switch feeds. | Multi-feed selection aligns with claim scope. |
| 3. Displaying metadata (titles, location, timestamps) with the live stream. | Lower-thirds and program slates show titles/locations in sync with video. | Synchronized metadata shown alongside live video. |
| 6. Integration with mobile networks (cellular/5G) for streaming. | Field transmission over carrier networks during live coverage. | Mobile network use meets limitation. |
| 10. Viewer UI enabling on-demand selection of live streams. | App/website allow selecting the live channel and toggling to other ongoing lives. | On-demand selection UI is present. |
Notes: Claim numbers are simplified/representative and not exhaustive. Full claim language governs.
Claim Chart — US 10,958,961
| Patent Claim (Simplified) | ABC News Live Feature | Notes on Overlap |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Interactive live-streaming system enabling audience engagement. | Live streams are distributed with social pathways for comments/shares. | Supports interactive viewing through connected platforms. |
| 5. Multi-user broadcasting (simultaneous sources). | National feed + local affiliates/correspondents streaming concurrently. | Multiple broadcasters satisfy multi-source limitations. |
| 7. Synchronizing video with metadata/overlays across devices. | Captions, lower-thirds, live tags aligned with video on mobile/OTT. | Synchronized overlays indicate practice. |
| 12. Monetization of live streams. | Advertising/sponsorship during live programming and pre-rolls. | Commercial use aligns with claim elements on monetization. |
| 15. Broadcasting from portable devices directly to audiences. | Field reporters originate lives from phones integrated to broadcast stack. | Portable origin satisfies limitation. |
Notes: Claim numbers are simplified/representative and not exhaustive. Full claim language governs.
Representative Evidence & References
- ABC News Live publicly available streams via ABC News app and website.
- OTT platforms (e.g., Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV) carrying ABC News Live channel.
- On-air lower-thirds/titles/locations shown during live field coverage.
- Social distribution of live segments with audience interaction pathways.
- Advertising inventory associated with live streams.
Direct URLs, screenshots, and time-stamped captures can be appended for formal exchange under NDA or discovery.
Resolution Path
The inventor Gabriel De La Vega Jr. is prepared to engage in licensing or a comprehensive settlement that includes a release through escrow. Counsel is invited to initiate a secure Escrow.com transaction to complete any settlement payment.
Legal Notice & Disclaimer
This page presents allegations of patent infringement based on publicly observable features and reasonable inferences. It is not a final adjudication of liability. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Nothing here waives any rights.
ABC News — $180,000,000 Patent Settlement
Executive Summary
This page presents the settlement basis for ABC News’s use of mobile live-streaming selection systems covered by patents held by Gabriel De La Vega Jr. The settlement amount is set at $180,000,000, payable within 7 days through Escrow.com.
- Damages model: reasonable royalty on ABC-related broadcast/digital revenues.
- Royalty rate applied: 2% (within commonly observed industry ranges; see Sources).
- Period considered: three (3) years of use (past damages only; excludes future license).
If ABC prefers a global peace agreement (past + forward license), contact us to convert this demand into a fully released, forward-looking developer license with updated pricing.
Why $180,000,000?
1) ABC revenue baseline (public data)
Disney reports its “linear” TV operations (which include ABC) at roughly $2.42 billion per quarter, with about $2.2 billion domestic in one recent quarter (FY-2025 Q2 view) [oai_citation:0‡thedesk.net](https://thedesk.net/2025/05/disney-q2-2025-earnings-report/). As stand-alone ABC News financials aren’t public, we use a conservative blended estimate of approximately $3 billion/year attributable to ABC/ABC News for royalty calculations.
2) Royalty rate context
Patent-licensing royalty rates vary widely but typically range from 0.1%–25% of net sales or profits [oai_citation:1‡upcounsel.com](https://www.upcounsel.com/patent-licensing-royalty-rates). Industry benchmarks list software at ~9.6% on average [oai_citation:2‡upcounsel.com](https://www.upcounsel.com/patent-licensing-royalty-rates). Courts most often award reasonable royalties, which comprised over two-thirds of all patent damages in 2019–2021 (about $6.1 billion total) [oai_citation:3‡eriseip.com](https://eriseip.com/insights/patents/reasonable-royalty-101/). Here, we apply a conservative 2% rate.
3) Damages math (past 3 years)
| Royalty Rate | Annual Royalty | 3-Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1% (low) | $3,000,000 | $9,000,000 |
| 1.0% (moderate) | $30,000,000 | $90,000,000 |
| 2.0% (chosen) | $60,000,000 | $180,000,000 |
| 5.0% (high) | $150,000,000 | $450,000,000 |
| 9.6% (software avg.) | $288,000,000 | $864,000,000 |
These figures are for past damages only and do not include a forward license. A forward license would be priced separately or capitalized into a global settlement.
Payment Instructions (Escrow — 7 Days)
- Click Pay via Escrow above (or visit the button link provided by The inventor Gabriel De La Vega Jr.).
- Deposit the full $180,000,000 within 7 calendar days of receipt of this notice.
- Funds are released upon execution of the settlement and release documents.
If ABC requires a different disbursement schedule (e.g., staged milestones), request terms via the contact button above before the 7-day window expires.
Sources & Citations
1) Disney linear revenue (includes ABC): “Disney sees uptick in streaming subscribers, revenue during Q1” — TheDesk.net (May 7, 2025):
[oai_citation:4‡thedesk.net](https://thedesk.net/2025/05/disney-q2-2025-earnings-report/) — Open
2) Royalty ranges and industry benchmarks: UpCounsel “Average Royalty Rates by Industry” (updated May 14, 2025):
[oai_citation:5‡upcounsel.com](https://www.upcounsel.com/patent-licensing-royalty-rates) [oai_citation:6‡upcounsel.com](https://www.upcounsel.com/patent-licensing-royalty-rates) — Open
3) Reasonable royalties dominate damages: Lex Machina Patent Litigation Report 2022 summary — Erise IP:
[oai_citation:7‡eriseip.com](https://eriseip.com/insights/patents/reasonable-royalty-101/) — Open
4) Disney FY2024 earnings release (additional context on Linear Networks):
Open
Legal Note
This public notice summarizes basis for settlement and is not a full claim chart or exhaustive evidence disclosure. A detailed claim chart and supporting materials are available for production as part of formal communications. Nothing herein waives any rights, remedies, or claims.
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