That's the verdict in an analysis released Wednesday by Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry.

"Whatever may be the jury verdict, the most probable outcome will be a protracted negotiated settlement on cross licensing with all the parties involved namely: Apple, Samsung, and Google, with little or no money changing hands," Chowdhry wrote.

Chowdhry based his opinion on an analysis of the patent portfolios held by Apple, Samsung, and Google.

If the jury finds in favor of Apple, he reasoned, Samsung will use its 64,976 mobile patents to force Apple to settle the case as it winds its way through the appeals process.