You do make some good points - and like I said I don't like software patents any more than you do. I do take what you say about someone making threats is more likely to actually do something about it. However it seems to me (and yes this is just my opinion and feeling) that Stevan was just a little big silly to say the things he said - and it seemed to me he was "flustered" which I wouldn't have expected from a lawyer like that tbh. I think he felt "cornered" and lashed out. I believe that is why he implied he might go after people. I cannot back up that with any facts, as I say it is just my opinion.
I agree that there are many companies that hurt people that don't deserve to continue - but I don't think a company should be blamed for the blabbermouth of their CEO. People often say things in the heat of the moment and I think he did. Should someone in his position keep his mouth shut more? Yes I believe he should, but the fact is he didn't. I don't think that makes SpotOn3D any more evil than if he kept quiet.
This is the root of my argument though, that all of it is just opinions and suspicions. Something - or nothing - may happen. I just think perspective should be kept.