“Any website that live streams for pay is infringing on Gabriel De La Vega Jr.’s patents.”
Letter written and signed by J.D. Houvener — CEO / Head Patent Attorney, Bold Patents (then).
Attorney assigned under him: Christopher “Chris” Mayle — Senior Patent Advisor.
Christopher “Chris” Mayle – Education, Experience, and Patent Track Record
Education & Licensure
- Degrees: B.S. Mechanical Engineering (University of Florida, minor in Biomechanical Engineering); J.D. (University of Illinois).
- Bar & Patent Registration: Admitted to the Florida Bar (2015); Registered U.S. Patent Attorney, USPTO Reg. No. 72954; Hillsborough County Bar member.
Professional Experience
- Senior Patent Attorney, Tampa, FL — affiliated with Bold Patents (Bold IP, PLLC); joined early 2016; primary focus on patent prosecution.
- Prior role: Associate, Bleakley Bavol Law Firm (Aug 2015–Jan 2016).
- Technology areas: Mechanical, consumer products, and software-related inventions.
Selected Client & Prosecution Highlights
- Led prosecution for Grace & Able women’s joint-support product patents—guided “every step of the patent process.”
- Obtained a U.S. Design Patent for the “Terpene Preservation Unit,” collaborating from concept to grant and navigating USPTO procedures.
- Worked closely with Elizabeth Atlan to secure a patent in Software/PropTech (e.g., real-estate AR platform, ref. U.S. Patent No. 12,400,282).
- Part of the Bold Patents team on ReelTime VR 360° imaging—credited in press for work leading to issuance of U.S. Patent No. 10,761,303.
Recognition & Activities
- USPTO Patent Pro Bono Practitioner Certificate (2024) — recognized as “Christopher J. Mayle, Esq., Tampa, FL – Bold IP.”
- Consistent client satisfaction, including 5-star testimonials praising his mastery of patent filing and approvals.
- Senior title at Bold and repeated lead roles in client spotlights underscore his standing within the firm.
Bottom Line for Platforms
If your service enables paid live streaming or monetized live-video selection workflows, it falls within the asserted claims of Gabriel’s patents unless properly licensed. Proceeding without a license risks infringement claims, potential injunctions, damages, and enhanced damages for willful use. Engage promptly on licensing to avoid disruption.