Unfortunately, with regard to patent infringement cases, precedent doesn't guarantee a favorable decision on litigation. That is the reason so many of the cases settle - the patent holder would rather negotiate a settlement and retain the patent's "validity" then risk losing everything.
Solid law review article on the subject matter that I was directed to by a patent attorney friend of mine, FWIW.
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