43-43-4. Publication by owner of product of mind--Reproduction rights.
If the owner of a product of the mind intentionally makes it public, a copy or reproduction may be made public by any person without responsibility to the owner so far as the law of this state is concerned.
Source: CivC 1877, §573; CL 1887, §3196; RCivC 1903, §889; RC 1919, §487; SDC 1939, §51.0807.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 43 - Products Of The Mind
Section 43-43-1 - Products of the mind--Exclusive ownership of author.
Section 43-43-2 - Products of the mind--Joint ownership.
Section 43-43-3 - Transfer of product of mind by owner.
Section 43-43-4 - Publication by owner of product of mind--Reproduction rights.
Section 43-43-6 - Private writings--Ownership--Right of publication.