A lawyer who claims the concept for the popular web application Pinterest was stolen from him has won a ruling—extinguishing a cause of action advanced by his adversary—in his legal battle with an early investor in the idea-sharing platform.

But the federal judge in the case called the skirmish a “lightweight exhibition” match and noted the main event in the litigation—a trade secrets lawsuit against the investor—lies ahead.

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