Bake With Brooki: TikTok Star's Cookbook Faces Plagiarism Accusations

Brooke Bellamy, a TikTok star, is accused of plagiarizing recipes in her cookbook, "Bake With Brooki." Another food blogger, Nagi Maehashi, has presented evidence suggesting similarities between Bellamy's recipes and her own. Penguin Random House, the publisher, denies the claims.

Nagi Maehashi is a food blogger who claims that Brooke Bellamy plagiarized her recipes. She has presented evidence to support her accusations, adding fuel to the ongoing controversy surrounding "Bake With Brooki" and sparking debate about recipe copyright.

Penguin Random House, the publisher of "Bake With Brooki," denies the plagiarism accusations against Brooke Bellamy. They have not yet publicly addressed the specific evidence presented by Nagi Maehashi, leading to further speculation and calls for transparency.

Recipe copyright is a complex area. While the exact wording and presentation of a recipe can be copyrighted, the basic idea of a recipe (e.g., chocolate chip cookies) generally isn't. Proving direct copying is key in recipe copyright infringement cases, often requiring substantial similarity analysis.

The outcome could involve several possibilities, including a settlement between the parties involved, a legal battle involving potentially costly litigation, or a public retraction and apology from Brooke Bellamy or Penguin Random House. The case highlights the difficulties in protecting recipes and the ongoing need for clearer legal guidelines in this area.