No, but there's an equivalent term that I can't remember offhand.
Part of the problem is that you are confusing "patent" and "copyright." Although the two concepts are somewhat similar, they're legally distinct --- and so in theory are their areas of application.
A "copyright" covers the expression of a creative work.
A "patent" covers the use of a useful article.
So, for example, I can patent a design for a chair with respect to a particular use. Perhaps this particular chair is very ergonomic so it helps people with back problems. Under the terms of the patent, I have exclusive rights to control how the chair it's used, manufactured, etc. for the term of the patent.
I can also copyright the design of a chair, if the chair looks particularly cool. I don't have
to show any particular usefulness.
.... which certainly makes it patentable.
And it's precisely because it's useful that it can be protected. Basically, it's a damn good idea, and the person who came up with it wants to be appropriately rewarded fot the good idea. And since it's his idea, I can certainly argue that he should be.
Now, he would have a much harder time copyrighting the progress bar, precisely because it's a useful idea, not a creative expression.
