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**DumbDomainer** · 05-09-2008, 05:17 AM

Hi,

I want to set up a website about chicken recipes.
My question is can recipes be copyrighted? And what's usual in that regard, because it seems to me like there are only so many ways to to prepare barbeque chicken wings (yes, you can alter the spices a bit, but there are some all time favourites).

Thanks,
Richard

**Jacksplat** · 05-09-2008, 09:12 PM

recipe's, measurements, dimensions cannot be copyright. only the instructions and directions can.

**DumbDomainer** · 05-10-2008, 04:48 AM

Jacksplat, thanks a lot, this was exactly what I wanted to know.

**Jacksplat** · 05-11-2008, 09:37 AM

Your welcome.

All the best on your project Richard.

**fab** · 05-13-2008, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacksplat

recipe's, measurements, dimensions cannot be copyright. only the instructions and directions can.

So basically, you can take recipes off of other sites, and change a few words here and there in the instructions.

**stdnf** · 08-24-2008, 12:53 AM

http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl122.html

A recipe with only a list of ingredients is not subject to U.S. copyright protection. However a recipe with substantial directions may be eligible for copyright protection.

**Acro** · 08-24-2008, 01:15 AM

Remind me to hint of a secret ingredient for my tzatziki recipe

**south** · 08-24-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acro

Remind me to hint of a secret ingredient for my tzatziki recipe

So how many others besides me just googled tzatziki?

**randomo** · 08-24-2008, 10:41 AM

Love that tzatziki on my gyros!

**tonyfloyd** · 08-24-2008, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomo

Love that tzatziki on my gyros!

http://www.greekhomerecipes.com/tzatziki.html

Enjoy!!...

Tony

**south** · 08-24-2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyfloyd

http://www.greekhomerecipes.com/tzatziki.html

Enjoy!!...

Tony

Looks tasty! Thanks, now I remember. Not sure when I last had Greek food.. South Fl has a Mexican or Cuban restaurant on every corner, but very few Greek places. Haven't had a good baklava in ages! Hmmm... thinking it's time for a trip to http://www.mbfgr.com/ - just down the street.

**vickusa** · 06-26-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acro

Remind me to hint of a secret ingredient for my tzatziki recipe

I have a "tamale" domain and I've been wondering the same thing. This is good to know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acro

Remind me to hint of a secret ingredient for my tzatziki recipe

I have a "tamale" domain and I've been wondering the same thing. This is good to know.

**dominator** · 06-28-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stdnf

A recipe with only a list of ingredients is not subject to U.S. copyright protection.

i have just registered TheCocaColaRecipe.com

thanks for inspiration

05-09-2008, 05:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
DumbDomainer Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 07-28-2009 06:43 AM iTrader: (6) Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 225 DNF$: 30 Location: nyc	Recipes & Copyright Hi, I want to set up a website about chicken recipes. My question is can recipes be copyrighted? And what's usual in that regard, because it seems to me like there are only so many ways to to prepare barbeque chicken wings (yes, you can alter the spices a bit, but there are some all time favourites). Thanks, Richard __________________ ALL OFFERS VALID FOR 7 DAYS UNTIL OTHERWISE SPECIFIED! (afterwards, just inquire if offer still stands)

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Jacksplat No time to chit-chat Name: Jack Last Online: 11-05-2009 10:53 PM iTrader: (107) Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,819 DNF$: 3,671 Location: Smallville.ca	recipe's, measurements, dimensions cannot be copyright. only the instructions and directions can. __________________ Take your domains for a DRIVE Today

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DumbDomainer Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 07-28-2009 06:43 AM iTrader: (6) Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 225 DNF$: 30 Location: nyc	Jacksplat, thanks a lot, this was exactly what I wanted to know. __________________ ALL OFFERS VALID FOR 7 DAYS UNTIL OTHERWISE SPECIFIED! (afterwards, just inquire if offer still stands)

05-11-2008, 09:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jacksplat No time to chit-chat Name: Jack Last Online: 11-05-2009 10:53 PM iTrader: (107) Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,819 DNF$: 3,671 Location: Smallville.ca	Your welcome. All the best on your project Richard. __________________ Take your domains for a DRIVE Today

08-24-2008, 12:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
stdnf Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 08-26-2008 02:55 AM iTrader: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9 DNF$: 110	U.S. copyright law regarding recipes http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl122.html A recipe with only a list of ingredients is not subject to U.S. copyright protection. However a recipe with substantial directions may be eligible for copyright protection.

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