RecipeTin Eats founder accuses cookbook author of plagiarism. Can a recipe be copyrighted? A legal expert explains

Daniela Simone

RecipeTin Eats founder accuses cookbook author of plagiarism. Can a recipe be copyrighted? A legal expert explains

Macquarie Law School

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Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation. Academic rigour, journalistic flair.
Publication status	Published - 30 Apr 2025

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OSP 2025: Protecting Creators and Promoting Creativity: Copyright Law for the New Technological Age

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Idea-expression in the Digital Age and Beyond: Pointless, Misunderstood, or Unsung Hero?

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