Kelce and Mahomes Face Lawsuit
Kansas City Chiefs stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes have been named in a trademark infringement lawsuit, signaling the increasing intersection of sports, business, and intellectual property in the modern era. Details are emerging as the case develops.
- The lawsuit was filed by a company named 1587 Sneakers, which alleges that the name of the athletes' Kansas City steakhouse, "1587 Prime," infringes on its trademark. - The restaurant's name, "1587 Prime," is a combination of Mahomes' jersey number (15) and Kelce's jersey number (87). - The plaintiff, 1587 Sneakers, is the first sneaker brand in the U.S. that is owned, designed, and inspired by Asian American culture and gained national attention after an appearance on "Shark Tank." - A key point in the lawsuit is that besides being a restaurant, 1587 Prime also sells branded apparel, which the sneaker company argues creates direct consumer confusion and competition. - The timeline of trademark use and filing is a central issue; 1587 Sneakers began selling footwear in April 2023 but did not file for a federal trademark until October 2025. The restaurant opened in late 2025 and applied for its trademark in December 2023. - The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and also names Noble 33, the hospitality group partnered with Kelce and Mahomes on the restaurant, as a defendant. - 1587 Sneakers is seeking to prevent the restaurant from using the name and to stop the sale of related merchandise, in addition to unspecified damages. - This is not the only joint business venture for the duo; Kelce and Mahomes are also co-investors in an ownership group for the Alpine Formula 1 racing team.
