The Daily Dig for Saturday, July 4

Judge strikes down patent lawsuit against Kickstarter

A small crowdfunding site claimed its idea of soliciting altruistic donations was covered by patent. Kickstarter disagreed and filed suit. They won. Tyler Fisher explains.

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