Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes have found themselves at the center of a trademark dispute over their new steakhouse, 1587 Prime.

The dispute began when 1587 Sneakers, a shoe company that appeared on Shark Tank, filed a lawsuit alleging trademark infringement against Kelce, Mahomes and their business partner Noble 33. According to the complaint reported by ESPN, 1587 Sneakers says it began selling products under the 1587 name in April 2023 and that customers have reached out to the company believing it is connected to the players’ restaurant.

The sneaker brand claims that similarity in names is causing consumer confusion and is seeking an injunction to stop the restaurant from using the name, along with unspecified damages.

Kelce and Mahomes opened 1587 Prime in September 2023, naming the steakhouse after the players’ combined jersey numbers. Mahomes’ 15 and Kelce’s 87. The restaurant is located inside the Loews Kansas City Hotel and is described on its website as "a modern twist to a classic American steakhouse."

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The players’ restaurant team filed a trademark application for the name in December 2023 in the bar and restaurant category. 1587 Sneakers did not apply for trademark protection until October 2025. That application is reportedly still under review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

The sneaker company is registered in the clothing category but says the restaurant’s on-site merchandise featuring the 1587 mark crosses into apparel territory. 1587 Sneakers co-founder Adam King told ESPN that the company has tried to resolve the matter amicably. 

"From the onset, we have communicated a sincere belief that there is room for mutual respect and understanding," said King in a statement. "That belief has not changed, and we continue to hope to resolve this matter amicably."

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Fans in Chiefs Kingdom have reacted with a mix of loyalty and curiosity. Many supporters are rallying behind Kelce and Mahomes, posting memes, supportive messages and hashtags that dismiss the lawsuit as opportunistic. Others are taking a wait-and-see approach, digging into the timeline of sales and trademark filings before passing judgment. 

As both sides say they hope for an amicable resolution, the matter will likely turn on trademark technicalities and the strength of claims that consumers are being confused by two very public uses of the same number combination. This story is developing and Fandom Daily will keep readers informed in a timely manner. 

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