What is the intellectual property protection for the logo of a new video game?

Copyright protects original works of authorship, such as literary, dramatic, musical, and certain artistic works, including the code or art within the game, but not typically the identifying logo itself.

A patent protects inventions (new and useful processes, machines, articles of manufacture, or compositions of matter), not brand identifiers like a logo.

A trademark protects words, names, symbols, colors, sounds, or designs, like a company logo, that identify and distinguish the source of goods or services from those of others. The logo of a new video game serves this purpose, making it eligible for trademark protection.

A trade secret protects confidential business information that provides a competitive edge, such as algorithms or formulas, but not publicly displayed brand elements like a logo.