NFL Stars Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce Hit With Trademark Infringement Lawsuit – Sneaker Brand Claims They Stole ‘1587’ Name for Steakhouse

NFL Stars Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce Hit With Trademark Infringement Lawsuit – Sneaker Brand Claims They Stole ‘1587’ Name for Steakhouse

Kansas City Chiefs superstars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are facing a lawsuit off the field after a sneaker company accused them and their restaurant partners of trademark infringement over the name of their Kansas City steakhouse, 1587 Prime.

The dispute centers on the number “1587” — a combination of Mahomes’ and Kelce’s jersey numbers — which the duo used to brand their restaurant opened last year with business partner Noble 33. But 1587 Sneakers claims it began selling shoes under the same number on April 13, 2023, and argues it has first use of the mark.

According to the complaint, the sneaker company didn’t apply for a federal trademark until last October, and that application is still under review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Meanwhile, Mahomes and Kelce’s company applied for the “1587 Prime” trademark in December 2023 under the bar and restaurant category.

Trademark attorney Josh Gerben, who is not involved in the case, called it “a tough case” for the sneaker company, noting that trademarks can coexist in different industries. However, he questioned whether consumers could be confused since the marks are nearly identical — especially because 1587 Prime also sells apparel in addition to food.

The lawsuit alleges that “scores of consumers” have contacted 1587 Sneakers believing the brand is affiliated with the steakhouse. The company’s attorney declined to provide evidence to ESPN but said it would be presented if the case goes to trial. The sneaker brand is asking the restaurant group to stop using the name, halt apparel sales with the branding, and pay unspecified damages.

A publicist for Kelce declined to comment, and a representative for Mahomes did not respond to ESPN’s request for comment. For now, the fight over “1587” is headed to court — and the Chiefs stars are defending more than just their end zone.