Penney OpCo LLC d/b/a JCPenney

Penney OpCo LLC, operating as JCPenney, is an American department store chain founded in 1902 by James Cash Penney. The company is headquartered in Plano, Texas. Following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in May 2020, JCPenney emerged under the ownership of mall operators Simon Property Group and Brookfield Properties, with Authentic Brands Group also becoming a minority owner. In January 2025, JCPenney was combined with SPARC Group to form Catalyst Brands, which is now its parent company, co-owned by Authentic Brands Group, Brookfield Corporation, Shein, and Simon Property Group. The company employs approximately 50,000 to 60,000 associates globally and generates estimated annual revenues in the range of $7.6 billion to $8.5 billion.

JCPenney operates over 650 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico, alongside its e-commerce platform, jcp.com. The retailer offers a wide range of merchandise, including apparel for men, women, and children, footwear, accessories, jewelry, and beauty products. Its home goods selection features furnishings, bedding, bath items, and kitchenware. Additionally, JCPenney provides personal services such as salon, portrait studios, and optical centers.

In terms of patent litigation, Penney OpCo LLC d/b/a JCPenney maintains a posture typical of an operating company defending against patent assertion entities. The company has been named as a defendant in one tracked case and has not initiated any patent suits as a plaintiff. This activity reflects a defensive stance against intellectual property claims.

The single recorded case for JCPenney is Pointwise Ventures LLC v. Penney OpCo LLC d/b/a JCPenney, filed in the Texas Eastern District Court. This jurisdiction is often favored by plaintiffs in patent litigation. The case context places JCPenney as an established retailer navigating the competitive landscape, which has included a significant restructuring in recent years, leading to its current private ownership structure.