Soravids 1,056 Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) This is proof that Kingdom Hearts is a Square property. If nothing else, it's at least co-owned by Square. [Picture] [Picture] Edited February 21, 2016 by soravids 1 BernardC reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarLea Quinn 26,501 Posted February 21, 2016 Proof that Disney owns Kingdom Hearts and SE DEVELOPS it.... 1."A lot of people are confused about who exactly owns Kingdom Hearts, but it's Disney - it's developed in partnership with Square-Enix."-- John Vignocchi Vice President, Production at Disney Interactive Studios http://comicbook.com/2015/08/16/kingdom-hearts-comes-to-disney-infinity-at-d23-expo/ 2. Copyrighted by Disney Developed by Square Enix 9 luka, Shimmy, Movies798 and 6 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MythrilMagician 6,963 Posted February 21, 2016 Nope. It always says ©Disney. All rights reserved. Developed by Square Enix. 6 HarLea Quinn, Khrulesbbs, luka and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soravids 1,056 Posted February 21, 2016 Proof that Disney owns Kingdom Hearts and SE DEVELOPS it.... 1."A lot of people are confused about who exactly owns Kingdom Hearts, but it's Disney - it's developed in partnership with Square-Enix."-- John Vignocchi Vice President, Production at Disney Interactive Studios http://comicbook.com/2015/08/16/kingdom-hearts-comes-to-disney-infinity-at-d23-expo/ 2. Copyrighted by Disney Developed by Square Enix Like I said, the guy who said the doesn't play any important roles on KH's development. He was working on Disney Infinity. Both companies have copyright. It is co-owned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarLea Quinn 26,501 Posted February 21, 2016 Nope. It always says ©Disney. All rights reserved. Developed by Square Enix. Yep and Disney owns all the original KH characters too. SE only owns SE characters like FF and TWEWY featured. Like I said, the guy who said the doesn't play any important roles on KH's development. He was working on Disney Infinity. Both companies have copyright. It is co-owned. It does not say both companies have copyrights. It says Disney has copyrights and SE develops it. This is fact. As for the other source he has more credentials to say than you. I'll take his word for it 8 Movies798, Blooming Marluxia, Robbie the Wise and 5 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soravids 1,056 Posted February 21, 2016 Yep and Disney owns all the original KH characters too. SE only owns SE characters like FF and TWEWY featured. It does not say both companies have copyrights. It says Disney has copyrights and SE develops it. This is fact. As for the other source he has more credentials to say than you. I'll take his word for it Not really. Neither of us worked on Kingdom Hearts at all. And how do you deny what you see on the pic I posted? Both companies have expressed ownership, so it would be co-owned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarLea Quinn 26,501 Posted February 21, 2016 Not really. Neither of us worked on Kingdom Hearts at all. And how do you deny what you see on the pic I posted? Both companies have expressed ownership, so it would be co-owned. All that pic says is that it's a square video franchise which is also pretty much saying that SE develops it- which it does. It's not proof that they own it . Copyrights directly pinpoint ownership and that's all the proof you really need. It's only copyrighted by Disney- not both. It's developed by SE. Disney gets final clearance on everything and this is also fact. Confirmed by Nomura too. They also own the KH original characters, not SE. Why? Because Disney owns KH. cop·y·right ˈkäpēˌrīt/ noun 1. the exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same. "he issued a writ for breach of copyright" adjective 1. protected by copyright. "permission to reproduce photographs and other copyright material" verb 1. secure copyright for (material). 6 Blooming Marluxia, Oli, Felixx and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Javelin434 3,164 Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) I've been investigating the actual copyrights to the game for research...It's owned by Disney Enterprises. Square Enix publishes the game. Edited February 21, 2016 by Javelin434 3 Movies798, Robbie the Wise and Blooming Marluxia reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soravids 1,056 Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) All that pic says is that it's a square video franchise which is also pretty much saying that SE develops it- which is does. It's not proof that they own it . Copyrights directly pinpoint ownership and that's all the proof you really need. It's only copyrighted by Disney- not both. It's developed by SE. Disney gets final clearance on everything and this is also fact. Confirmed by Nomura too. They also own the KH original characters, not SE. Why? Because Disney owns KH. Still no proof. Square Enix even discussed KH at their E3 conference exclusively in their facts thingy they held for a pre-show. My belief is that it's co-owned. Edited February 21, 2016 by soravids Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarLea Quinn 26,501 Posted February 21, 2016 Still no proof. Square Enix even discussed KH at their E3 conference. My belief is that it's co-owned. Read the definition of copyright I posted above. That says it all.. SE talks about it bc they develop it not bc they own it. 3 luka, Blooming Marluxia and Robbie the Wise reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Deathdealer 96 Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) It's good that Disney owns the property they are the ones that are pretty good at porting stuff to PC, maybe Kingdom Hearts will be part of their catalog of Disney games coming to Steam Edited February 21, 2016 by Casper Formadi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MythrilMagician 6,963 Posted February 21, 2016 Still no proof. Square Enix even discussed KH at their E3 conference exclusively in their facts thingy they held for a pre-show. My belief is that it's co-owned.Look at the cover of the original game. See the copyright notice? It says ©2002 Disney. Not ©Disney and Square Enix. It's good that Disney owns the property they are the ones that are pretty good at porting stuff to PC, maybe Kingdom Hearts will be part of their catalog of Disney games coming to Steam Square Enix is in charge of development and even Disney can't do much when there are licensing issues because of Utada Hikaru's songs. 2 HarLea Quinn and luka reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Javelin434 3,164 Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Nope. It always says ©Disney. All rights reserved. Developed by Square Enix. All that pic says is that it's a square video franchise which is also pretty much saying that SE develops it- which it does. It's not proof that they own it . Copyrights directly pinpoint ownership and that's all the proof you really need. It's only copyrighted by Disney- not both. It's developed by SE. Disney gets final clearance on everything and this is also fact. Confirmed by Nomura too. They also own the KH original characters, not SE. Why? Because Disney owns KH. Still no proof. Square Enix even discussed KH at their E3 conference exclusively in their facts thingy they held for a pre-show. My belief is that it's co-owned. Look at the cover of the original game. See the copyright notice? It says ©2002 Disney. Not ©Disney and Square Enix. Square Enix is in charge of development and even Disney can't do much when there are licensing issues because of Utada Hikaru's songs. Ok, so since this is still going on, lemme end this once and for all, courtesy of my research efforts. Directly from the archives of The Copyright Office, a Department of the United States Library of Congress: KINGDOM HEARTS Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001207178 / 2003-01-10 Supplemented by: PA0001305423 / 2006-01-05 Application Title: PlayStation 2--Kingdom hearts. Title: Kingdom hearts. Imprint: Los Angeles : Square Electronic Arts, c2002. Description: Videogame. Notes: Add. ti: Disney Kingdom hearts. For the PlayStation 2. Booklet (23 p.) and package art print (1 sheet) deposited. Computer program is excluded. Copyright Claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Date of Creation: 2002 Date of Publication: 2002-10-17 Authorship on Application: artwork & text on packaging and instructional book: Disney Interactive, Inc., employer for hire. Previous Registration: Based on and incorporates preexisting animated Disney Characters and Square Characters. Basis of Claim: New Matter: audiovisual material, excluding computer program; artwork and text on packaging and instructional book. Copyright Note: C.O. correspondence. See also PlayStation2--Kingdom hearts; Reg. 5Jan06; PA 1-305-423 Other Title: Disney Kingdom hearts Names: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Disney Interactive, Inc. KINGDOM HEARTS RE:CHAIN OF MEMORIES. Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001746628 / 2009-05-01 Application Title: PLAYSTATION 2: KINGDOM HEARTS CHAIN OF MEMORIES. Title: KINGDOM HEARTS RE:CHAIN OF MEMORIES. Description: DVD-ROM. Notes: Videogame. Copyright Claimant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC. Date of Creation: 2008 Date of Publication: 2008-12-02 Nation of First Publication: United States Authorship on Application: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc., employer for hire; Domicile: United States. Authorship: Audiovisual materials excluding computer program; and artwork & images as fixed on packaging and booklet. Pre-existing Material: Based on and incorporates elements from the video game Kingdom Hearts and contains preexisting Disney Characters, Square Enix Characters, Final Fantasy Characters and Characters from Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas. Basis of Claim: Audiovisual materials excluding computer program; and artwork & images as fixed on packaging and booklet. Names: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc. DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC. KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 DAYS. Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001734831 / 2010-08-31 Application Title: NINTENDO DS - KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 DAYS. Title: KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 DAYS. Description: Cartridge. Notes: Videogame Copyright Claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Date of Creation: 2009 Date of Publication: 2009-09-29 Nation of First Publication: United States Authorship on Application: Disney Interactive Studios, employer for hire; Domicile: United States; Citizenship: United States. Authorship: Audiovisual Materials. 2-D Artwork and Text as fixed on Packaging Wrap and Booklet. Pre-existing Material: Based on and incorporates elements from the video game Kingdom Hearts and contains preexisting Disney Characters and Square Enix Characters. Basis of Claim: Audiovisual Materials. 2-D Artwork and Text as fixed on Packaging Wrap and Booklet. Copyright Note: C.O. correspondence. Names: Disney Interactive Studios Disney Enterprises, Inc. KINGDOM HEARTS 2 Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001326900 / 2006-05-08 Title: Kingdom hearts : no. 2. Description: Videogame. Notes: For Playstation 2. Copyright Claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Date of Creation: 2006 Date of Publication: 2006-03-06 Authorship on Application: audiovisual materials, artwork & text on packaging & instructional book: Buena Vista Games (employer for hire) Previous Registration: Some game elements & character artwork preexisting. Basis of Claim: New Matter: audiovisual material, excluding computer program, artwork & text on packaging and instructional book. Names: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Buena Vista Games KINGDOM HEARTS BIRTH BY SLEEP. Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001764348 / 2011-02-08 Application Title: PSP - KINGDOM HEARTS BIRTH BY SLEEP. Title: KINGDOM HEARTS BIRTH BY SLEEP. Description: Videogame. Copyright Claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Date of Creation: 2010 Date of Publication: 2010-09-07 Nation of First Publication: United States Authorship on Application: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc., employer for hire; Domicile: United States; Citizenship: United States. Authorship: Audiovisual. 2-D Artwork and Text as fixed on Packaging Wrap and Booklet. Pre-existing Material: Computer Program. Based on and incorporates elements from the video game Kingdom Hearts. Contains preexisting Disney Characters, Square Enix Characters, and Final Fantasy Characters. Basis of Claim: Audiovisual. 2-D Artwork and Text as fixed on Packaging Wrap and Booklet. Names: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc. Disney Enterprises, Inc. KINGDOM HEARTS 3D DREAM DROP DISTANCE. Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001838330 / 2013-03-07 Application Title: KINGDOM HEARTS 3D DREAM DROP DISTANCE. Title: KINGDOM HEARTS 3D DREAM DROP DISTANCE. Description: Videogame. Notes: Booklet and packaging deposited. Copyright Claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Date of Creation: 2012 Date of Publication: 2012-07-31 Nation of First Publication: United States Authorship on Application: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc., employer for hire; Domicile: United States; Citizenship: United States. Authorship: Audiovisual content; Text on Packaging and Instructional Book. Pre-existing Material: Computer Program & Audiovisual elements. Basis of Claim: Audiovisual content; Text on Packaging and Instructional Book. Copyright Note: C.O. correspondence. Names: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc. Disney Enterprises, Inc. Edited February 21, 2016 by Javelin434 6 HarLea Quinn, Felixx, WakelessDream and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MythrilMagician 6,963 Posted February 21, 2016 Ok, so since this is still going on, lemme end this once and for all, courtesy of my research efforts. Directly from the archives of The Copyright Office, a Department of the United States Library of Congress: KINGDOM HEARTS Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001207178 / 2003-01-10 Supplemented by: PA0001305423 / 2006-01-05 Application Title: PlayStation 2--Kingdom hearts. Title: Kingdom hearts. Imprint: Los Angeles : Square Electronic Arts, c2002. Description: Videogame. Notes: Add. ti: Disney Kingdom hearts. For the PlayStation 2. Booklet (23 p.) and package art print (1 sheet) deposited. Computer program is excluded. Copyright Claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Date of Creation: 2002 Date of Publication: 2002-10-17 Authorship on Application: artwork & text on packaging and instructional book: Disney Interactive, Inc., employer for hire. Previous Registration: Based on and incorporates preexisting animated Disney Characters and Square Characters. Basis of Claim: New Matter: audiovisual material, excluding computer program; artwork and text on packaging and instructional book. Copyright Note: C.O. correspondence. See also PlayStation2--Kingdom hearts; Reg. 5Jan06; PA 1-305-423 Other Title: Disney Kingdom hearts Names: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Disney Interactive, Inc. KINGDOM HEARTS RE:CHAIN OF MEMORIES. Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001746628 / 2009-05-01 Application Title: PLAYSTATION 2: KINGDOM HEARTS CHAIN OF MEMORIES. Title: KINGDOM HEARTS RE:CHAIN OF MEMORIES. Description: DVD-ROM. Notes: Videogame. Copyright Claimant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC. Date of Creation: 2008 Date of Publication: 2008-12-02 Nation of First Publication: United States Authorship on Application: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc., employer for hire; Domicile: United States. Authorship: Audiovisual materials excluding computer program; and artwork & images as fixed on packaging and booklet. Pre-existing Material: Based on and incorporates elements from the video game Kingdom Hearts and contains preexisting Disney Characters, Square Enix Characters, Final Fantasy Characters and Characters from Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas. Basis of Claim: Audiovisual materials excluding computer program; and artwork & images as fixed on packaging and booklet. Names: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc. DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC. KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 DAYS. Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001734831 / 2010-08-31 Application Title: NINTENDO DS - KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 DAYS. Title: KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 DAYS. Description: Cartridge. Notes: Videogame Copyright Claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Date of Creation: 2009 Date of Publication: 2009-09-29 Nation of First Publication: United States Authorship on Application: Disney Interactive Studios, employer for hire; Domicile: United States; Citizenship: United States. Authorship: Audiovisual Materials. 2-D Artwork and Text as fixed on Packaging Wrap and Booklet. Pre-existing Material: Based on and incorporates elements from the video game Kingdom Hearts and contains preexisting Disney Characters and Square Enix Characters. Basis of Claim: Audiovisual Materials. 2-D Artwork and Text as fixed on Packaging Wrap and Booklet. Copyright Note: C.O. correspondence. Names: Disney Interactive Studios Disney Enterprises, Inc. KINGDOM HEARTS 2 Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001326900 / 2006-05-08 Title: Kingdom hearts : no. 2. Description: Videogame. Notes: For Playstation 2. Copyright Claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Date of Creation: 2006 Date of Publication: 2006-03-06 Authorship on Application: audiovisual materials, artwork & text on packaging & instructional book: Buena Vista Games (employer for hire) Previous Registration: Some game elements & character artwork preexisting. Basis of Claim: New Matter: audiovisual material, excluding computer program, artwork & text on packaging and instructional book. Names: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Buena Vista Games KINGDOM HEARTS BIRTH BY SLEEP. Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001764348 / 2011-02-08 Application Title: PSP - KINGDOM HEARTS BIRTH BY SLEEP. Title: KINGDOM HEARTS BIRTH BY SLEEP. Description: Videogame. Copyright Claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Date of Creation: 2010 Date of Publication: 2010-09-07 Nation of First Publication: United States Authorship on Application: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc., employer for hire; Domicile: United States; Citizenship: United States. Authorship: Audiovisual. 2-D Artwork and Text as fixed on Packaging Wrap and Booklet. Pre-existing Material: Computer Program. Based on and incorporates elements from the video game Kingdom Hearts. Contains preexisting Disney Characters, Square Enix Characters, and Final Fantasy Characters. Basis of Claim: Audiovisual. 2-D Artwork and Text as fixed on Packaging Wrap and Booklet. Names: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc. Disney Enterprises, Inc. KINGDOM HEARTS 3D DREAM DROP DISTANCE. Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001838330 / 2013-03-07 Application Title: KINGDOM HEARTS 3D DREAM DROP DISTANCE. Title: KINGDOM HEARTS 3D DREAM DROP DISTANCE. Description: Videogame. Notes: Booklet and packaging deposited. Copyright Claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Date of Creation: 2012 Date of Publication: 2012-07-31 Nation of First Publication: United States Authorship on Application: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc., employer for hire; Domicile: United States; Citizenship: United States. Authorship: Audiovisual content; Text on Packaging and Instructional Book. Pre-existing Material: Computer Program & Audiovisual elements. Basis of Claim: Audiovisual content; Text on Packaging and Instructional Book. Copyright Note: C.O. correspondence. Names: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc. Disney Enterprises, Inc. This cannot be argued with. Thanks for being bothered to find and provide this information. 3 luka, Javelin434 and HarLea Quinn reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarLea Quinn 26,501 Posted February 21, 2016 Ok, so since this is still going on, lemme end this once and for all, courtesy of my research efforts. Directly from the archives of The Copyright Office, a Department of the United States Library of Congress: KINGDOM HEARTS Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001207178 / 2003-01-10 Supplemented by: PA0001305423 / 2006-01-05 Application Title: PlayStation 2--Kingdom hearts. Title: Kingdom hearts. Imprint: Los Angeles : Square Electronic Arts, c2002. Description: Videogame. Notes: Add. ti: Disney Kingdom hearts. For the PlayStation 2. Booklet (23 p.) and package art print (1 sheet) deposited. Computer program is excluded. Copyright Claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Date of Creation: 2002 Date of Publication: 2002-10-17 Authorship on Application: artwork & text on packaging and instructional book: Disney Interactive, Inc., employer for hire. Previous Registration: Based on and incorporates preexisting animated Disney Characters and Square Characters. Basis of Claim: New Matter: audiovisual material, excluding computer program; artwork and text on packaging and instructional book. Copyright Note: C.O. correspondence. See also PlayStation2--Kingdom hearts; Reg. 5Jan06; PA 1-305-423 Other Title: Disney Kingdom hearts Names: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Disney Interactive, Inc. KINGDOM HEARTS RE:CHAIN OF MEMORIES. Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001746628 / 2009-05-01 Application Title: PLAYSTATION 2: KINGDOM HEARTS CHAIN OF MEMORIES. Title: KINGDOM HEARTS RE:CHAIN OF MEMORIES. Description: DVD-ROM. Notes: Videogame. Copyright Claimant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC. Date of Creation: 2008 Date of Publication: 2008-12-02 Nation of First Publication: United States Authorship on Application: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc., employer for hire; Domicile: United States. Authorship: Audiovisual materials excluding computer program; and artwork & images as fixed on packaging and booklet. Pre-existing Material: Based on and incorporates elements from the video game Kingdom Hearts and contains preexisting Disney Characters, Square Enix Characters, Final Fantasy Characters and Characters from Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas. Basis of Claim: Audiovisual materials excluding computer program; and artwork & images as fixed on packaging and booklet. Names: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc. DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC. KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 DAYS. Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001734831 / 2010-08-31 Application Title: NINTENDO DS - KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 DAYS. Title: KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 DAYS. Description: Cartridge. Notes: Videogame Copyright Claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Date of Creation: 2009 Date of Publication: 2009-09-29 Nation of First Publication: United States Authorship on Application: Disney Interactive Studios, employer for hire; Domicile: United States; Citizenship: United States. Authorship: Audiovisual Materials. 2-D Artwork and Text as fixed on Packaging Wrap and Booklet. Pre-existing Material: Based on and incorporates elements from the video game Kingdom Hearts and contains preexisting Disney Characters and Square Enix Characters. Basis of Claim: Audiovisual Materials. 2-D Artwork and Text as fixed on Packaging Wrap and Booklet. Copyright Note: C.O. correspondence. Names: Disney Interactive Studios Disney Enterprises, Inc. KINGDOM HEARTS 2 Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001326900 / 2006-05-08 Title: Kingdom hearts : no. 2. Description: Videogame. Notes: For Playstation 2. Copyright Claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Date of Creation: 2006 Date of Publication: 2006-03-06 Authorship on Application: audiovisual materials, artwork & text on packaging & instructional book: Buena Vista Games (employer for hire) Previous Registration: Some game elements & character artwork preexisting. Basis of Claim: New Matter: audiovisual material, excluding computer program, artwork & text on packaging and instructional book. Names: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Buena Vista Games KINGDOM HEARTS BIRTH BY SLEEP. Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001764348 / 2011-02-08 Application Title: PSP - KINGDOM HEARTS BIRTH BY SLEEP. Title: KINGDOM HEARTS BIRTH BY SLEEP. Description: Videogame. Copyright Claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Date of Creation: 2010 Date of Publication: 2010-09-07 Nation of First Publication: United States Authorship on Application: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc., employer for hire; Domicile: United States; Citizenship: United States. Authorship: Audiovisual. 2-D Artwork and Text as fixed on Packaging Wrap and Booklet. Pre-existing Material: Computer Program. Based on and incorporates elements from the video game Kingdom Hearts. Contains preexisting Disney Characters, Square Enix Characters, and Final Fantasy Characters. Basis of Claim: Audiovisual. 2-D Artwork and Text as fixed on Packaging Wrap and Booklet. Names: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc. Disney Enterprises, Inc. KINGDOM HEARTS 3D DREAM DROP DISTANCE. Type of Work: Computer File Registration Number / Date: PA0001838330 / 2013-03-07 Application Title: KINGDOM HEARTS 3D DREAM DROP DISTANCE. Title: KINGDOM HEARTS 3D DREAM DROP DISTANCE. Description: Videogame. Notes: Booklet and packaging deposited. Copyright Claimant: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Date of Creation: 2012 Date of Publication: 2012-07-31 Nation of First Publication: United States Authorship on Application: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc., employer for hire; Domicile: United States; Citizenship: United States. Authorship: Audiovisual content; Text on Packaging and Instructional Book. Pre-existing Material: Computer Program & Audiovisual elements. Basis of Claim: Audiovisual content; Text on Packaging and Instructional Book. Copyright Note: C.O. correspondence. Names: Disney Interactive Studios, Inc. Disney Enterprises, Inc. And not only does this confirm Disney only has this copyrighted it also proves that DISNEY INTERACTIVE was also directly cited and what did the VP of Disney Interactive say? Oh yes: "A lot of people are confused about who exactly owns Kingdom Hearts, but it's Disney - it's developed in partnership with Square-Enix."-- John Vignocchi Vice President, Production at Disney Interactive Studios" 3 Felixx, luka and Blooming Marluxia reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soravids 1,056 Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Look at the cover of the original game. See the copyright notice? It says ©2002 Disney. Not ©Disney and Square Enix. Square Enix is in charge of development and even Disney can't do much when there are licensing issues because of Utada Hikaru's songs. It also says 2002 Square Enix if you look blow that. This cannot be argued with. Thanks for being bothered to find and provide this information. Not so sure. It never said just Disney. When a big boy says it I'll happily accept that I'm wrong, but till then I'm skeptical. There are many things to suggest it is co-owned. Edited February 21, 2016 by soravids Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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HarLea Quinn 26,501 Posted February 21, 2016 It also says 2002 Square Enix if you look blow that. Not so sure. It never said just Disney. When a big boy says it I'll happily accept that I'm wrong, but till then I'm skeptical. There are many things to suggest it is co-owned. No it says DEVELOPED by SE not copyrighted.. Also: Directly from the archives of The Copyright Office, a Department of the United States Library of Congress: 2 Blooming Marluxia and luka reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MythrilMagician 6,963 Posted February 21, 2016 It also says 2002 Square Enix if you look blow that. Not so sure. It never said just Disney. When a big boy says it I'll happily accept that I'm wrong, but till then I'm skeptical.There are many things to suggest it is co-owned.It says 2002 Square Enix because 1. It was developed by them2. Cloud, Squall, Aerieth, Yuffie, Cid, Sephiroth and Moogle are in the game. We all know very well that Square owns all those characters, hence the copyright notice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soravids 1,056 Posted February 21, 2016 It says 2002 Square Enix because1. It was developed by them2. Cloud, Squall, Aerieth, Yuffie, Cid, Sephiroth and Moogle are in the game. We all know very well that Square owns all those characters, hence the copyright notice. Tidus, Wakka, Selphie, and Chocobo cameo too. Anyway, it says "2002 Square CO, LTD. All Rights Reserved." and THEN it talks about the character designs. After the period. Looking very co-owned to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MythrilMagician 6,963 Posted February 21, 2016 Tidus, Wakka, Selphie, and Chocobo cameo too. Anyway, it says "2002 Square CO, LTD. All Rights Reserved." and THEN it talks about the character designs. After the period. Looking very co-owned to me.Well, the Copyright Office says otherwise. 2 luka and Blooming Marluxia reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soravids 1,056 Posted February 21, 2016 Well, the Copyright Office says otherwise. I'll admit it's confusing, but just cause Javelin shared them here doesn't mean they tell the whole story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzureAce 544 Posted February 21, 2016 Square develops it, Disney owns it, I thought that this argument was put to bed months ago? 2 Blooming Marluxia and luka reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Deathdealer 96 Posted February 21, 2016 Look at the cover of the original game. See the copyright notice? It says ©2002 Disney. Not ©Disney and Square Enix. Square Enix is in charge of development and even Disney can't do much when there are licensing issues because of Utada Hikaru's songs. Oh those licensing issues can be fixed, I mean kH3 is going to be digital anyway if that is the problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soravids 1,056 Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) Square develops it, Disney owns it, I thought that this argument was put to bed months ago? The evidence I've provided here says otherwise. Neither of us can say 100% for sure that we are right and be accurate about it. Until SE and Disney themselves tell us, we won't know. Edited February 21, 2016 by soravids Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
