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The Kansas City Chiefs stars are trying to have a trademark lawsuit tied to their 1587 Prime steakhouse dismissed, but the company behind 1587 Sneakers is pushing back. The dispute began in February when 1587 Sneakers sued Mahomes, Kelce and others in federal court in New York. 1587 Prime combines Mahomes’ No. 15 with Kelce’s No. 87. The restaurant opened in September 2025 after the players partnered with Noble 33. 1587 Sneakers, however, says its business predates the restaurant. The sneaker company wants the restaurant to stop using the 1587 Prime name and seeks damages.
With arguments now filed on both sides, the case has added another layer of attention to the restaurant launched by two of Kansas City’s most recognizable athletes.
The dispute centers on the “1587” name, which both sides say has different roots and uses. The sneaker company argues that the use of “1587” by the Kansas City restaurant could confuse customers and affect its brand. The company began selling footwear and clothing in 2023 and later sought federal trademark protection for “1587” in the clothing category.
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are facing a legal fight over one of their biggest ventures away from the NFL. The number has a clear connection to the Chiefs stars. The restaurant’s trademark application is separate and covers bar and restaurant services. That distinction is now central to the legal dispute. It also claims customers have contacted the sneaker brand believing the two businesses are connected.
Their lawyers filed a motion on July 3 asking the court to dismiss the claims against the two athletes with prejudice. 4, challenging the attempt to separate Mahomes and Kelce from the restaurant and its branding. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines The filing argues that the athletes were not simply celebrity promoters but played a meaningful role in creating the identity behind 1587 Prime. “As sufficiently alleged in the operative complaint, both Defendants played an active personal role as the ‘moving forces’ of the at-issue mark as ‘1587’ was approved and constructed from their respective football jersey numbers: 15 and 87. The court will ultimately decide whether the claims against Mahomes and Kelce can continue, leaving the future of the 1587 Prime name tied to a legal battle far removed from the football field. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
“Defendants Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes seek dismissal by recasting themselves as two distant celebrities that are mere promotional ‘pretty faces’ of the alleged infringing enterprise with no New York ties,” the filing reads. Mahomes and Kelce have taken a different position. Their legal team has argued that the players do not control the restaurant and do not have the necessary connection to New York for the claims to proceed against them there. The sneaker company responded on Aug. “The record shows otherwise. For now, the lawsuit remains unresolved. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.