Burberry launches lawsuit against J.C Penney for selling copycat coat and scarves

London - Although trademark infringement lawsuits are nothing new within the fashion world, US department store group J.C Penney has found itself in hot water with Burberry this week.The British luxury fashion house has launched a lawsuit against J.C Penney for selling outerwear items, such as jackets and coats as well as scarves, which feature copies of the heritage fashion house’s iconic check pattern.