I am not sure of all the legal implications of copyright but it gives a hint of the owner of a franchise.
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Legal/Copyright/Nintendo-and-Third-party-Copyrights-655030.html
Bayonetta 2 is copyrighted to both Nintendo and Sega.
Hyrule Warriors is copyrighted to Nintendo and KOEI TECMO
Devil's Third: Valhalla Game Studios Co., Ltd. / Nintendo
The Wonderful 101:Nintendo / PlatinumGames Inc.
Lego City Undercover: TT / Lego







