Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes Just Got Sued — Here’s Why
In addition to being arguably the two most famous NFL players, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are also restaurant owners. In September 2025, the two Kansas City Chiefs stars, along with business partners Tosh Berman and Mikey Tanha, opened 1587 Prime, a steakhouse in Kansas City.
The restaurant's name, of course, comes from combining the two players' jersey numbers: Mahomes' 15 and Kelce's 87. But a clothing brand claims that it has the rights to the 1587 number — and the brand has filed a lawsuit over the alleged trademark infringement.
1587 Sneakers Sues 1587 Prime
1587 Sneakers, a clothing brand out of Boston that also appeared on Shark Tank, claims that it has the rights to the number it shares with the NFL superstars. The company filed for the trademark in October, and it has yet to be approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kelce, Mahomes, and associates filed a trademark for "1587 Prime" all the way back in December 2023.
The thing is, trademarks are filed in specific categories and only hold water within those industries. Since 1587 Prime is a restaurant and 1587 Sneakers is a clothing company, is it infringement?
"I think it's a tough case for the sneaker company," trademark attorney Josh Gerben told ESPN. "Is a restaurant and a shoe company too close? Are consumers likely to be confused in thinking they are affiliated with one another?"
Similar Names Cause Consumer Confusion
According to the lawsuit, plenty of consumers are confused. In fact, "scores of consumers" go to 1587 Sneakers thinking it's related to Kelce and Mahomes.
The suit requests that 1587 Prime not only change its name, but stop selling merch with the name on it, as they allege that infringes on their clothing trademark. They also request monetary compensation for damages.
"From the onset, we have communicated a sincere belief that there is room for mutual respect and understanding," 1587 Sneakers co-founder Adam King said in a statement. "That belief has not changed, and we continue to hope to resolve this matter amicably."