Regional court of Dortmund

The Regional Court of Dortmund is a court of appeal in North Rhine-Westphalia that reviews decisions from local courts and handles significant civil and criminal cases. The building contains specialized divisions for commercial disputes, including complex patent law proceedings.

This judicial institution was established in 1879 as a replacement for the Appellationsgericht Hamm, creating a new legal framework for the region. The building itself dates from this founding period and stands as a testament to that era's architecture.

The court building represents the German commitment to judicial independence through its architectural design and structural elements that reflect legal authority.

The building is within walking distance of public transportation and easily accessible by streetcar lines. Visitors should expect strict security screening and must bring valid identification to enter.

This regional court presides over specialized commercial disputes involving international patent litigation, making it a central institution for intellectual property cases.

Location: Dortmund

Website: http://lg-dortmund.nrw.de

GPS coordinates: 51.51390,7.47639

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:23