Not in Europe, New Zealand, India..... where a patent must have an inventive step, and be of a technical character (excludes software per se) e.g.
EU - excluded matter defined in - Article 52 (2):
The following in particular shall not be regarded as inventions within the meaning of paragraph 1:
(a) discoveries, scientific theories and mathematical methods;
(b) aesthetic creations;
(c) schemes, rules and methods for performing mental acts, playing games or doing business, and programs for computers;
(d) presentations of information.