Kansas City Chiefs stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are facing a lawsuit from a sneaker company that alleges trademark infringement over the name of their steakhouse, 1587 Prime. The lawsuit was filed in New York federal court by 1587 Sneakers, which claims to have trademarked the number "1587" before the NFL players.
The sneaker company states it began using and selling shoes with the "1587" marking in April 2023. However, the company did not apply for a trademark for "1587" until October 2025, according to ESPN. The company asserts that the number combination has historical significance, referring to the first landing of Filipino sailors in America.
Kelce and Mahomes, who named their steakhouse after their jersey numbers, applied for the "1587 Prime" trademark in 2023. The two trademarks operate in different categories, with the athletes' business focused on bars and restaurants, and the sneaker company in clothing.
Trademark attorney Josh Gerben told ESPN that the case presents challenges for the sneaker company, noting that trademarks can coexist in different industries. The central question, Gerben explained, is whether consumers would be confused into thinking a restaurant and a shoe company are affiliated, given the similarity of the marks.
1587 Sneakers also alleges trademark infringement due to the steakhouse selling merchandise in addition to food. The company claims that numerous consumers have contacted them, mistakenly believing they are associated with 1587 Prime.
The lawsuit comes as Kelce is experiencing a busy period, having recently signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the Chiefs and also recently marrying singer Taylor Swift. The wedding ceremony took place on July 3 at Madison Square Garden and was attended by several NFL figures, including Mahomes and Tom Brady.
