LAUGH IF YOU WANTThe scenario of a potential settlement seems realistic IMHO. The judge disallowed the patent info, at the very least giving strong grounds for appeal. This could be a long drawn out costly legal battle with the only winners being the lawyers.
With the market for these products so large, doesn't it make sense to settle and get on with increasing revenues? Sales may also be suffering for both companies with the medical community afraid that these legal battles may affect their liability in using one product over another.
Laugh if you want, but I would not be surprised to see this resolved out of court. Just speculation on my part.