Travis Kelce And Patrick Mahomes Hit With Unexpected Lawsuit Over Kansas City Restaurant
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are being sued by a sneaker company over the use of '1587', the number featured in their restaurant's name.Summary
NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, along with their restaurant partners, are facing a trademark infringement lawsuit from 1587 Sneakers. The sneaker company alleges that the use of '1587' by the athletes’ steakhouse, 1587 Prime, has negatively impacted their brand. While both companies have filed trademarks, they are in different categories—restaurant services versus clothing. Legal experts, like Josh Gerben, suggest the sneaker company faces a challenging case, as trademarks can coexist across industries.
1587 Sneakers also claims the restaurant sells merchandise featuring the number combination, causing consumer confusion, with reports of customers believing the businesses are affiliated. The sneaker company seeks to halt the use of '1587' by Mahomes and Kelce, hoping for an amicable resolution. They filed their trademark application in 2025, but sales began in 2023, while Mahomes and Kelce filed their trademark for the restaurant in December 2023.
Despite the lawsuit, Mahomes and Kelce have expressed excitement about their restaurant, describing it as having a “Kansas City feel” and offering a “mind-blowing” dining experience. The 10,000-square-foot restaurant boasts two levels, private dining, and a large wine collection. The lawsuit comes amidst speculation about Kelce’s potential retirement from the NFL.
(Source：Yahoo! News)