55 tended to perform and (ii) any method or principle of construction. As was observed in that case (at p, 692 D) - "The visual criterion is, of course, of cardinal importance not only in de¬ termining whether a design meets the requirements of the definition, but also in deciding questions of novelty and infringement." The question whether a design is novel and original is thus a question of fact to be decided by the eye, upon comparison between the registered design and an alleged anticipation. What has to be considered here is a comparison between Design No 83/0647 and the design of a boat which differs only in respect of the window structure. It......