Are app icons copyrighted?
In conclusion, app icons are key brand identifiers and must be protected with exclusive trademark rights.
Is an app icon a logo?
An application icon—or an app logo—is a unique image used to represent an app on a user's device. It also appears in a smartphone's settings and search bar in addition to users' introductory glance within the App Store and Google Play Store.
What is the function of application icon?
What job does it serve? An app icon is the visual identity of your product. If you're creating a game you may want to use the character in your game as part of your app icon or something that's relevant within the game, and it has to feel like the game.