NFL Stars Kelce and Mahomes Sued Over 1587 Prime Restaurant Name

Boston clothing brand claims trademark infringement over shared number

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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NFL stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, along with business partners, opened a steakhouse called 1587 Prime in Kansas City in 2025. However, a Boston clothing brand called 1587 Sneakers has sued the restaurant, claiming trademark infringement over the shared number. The lawsuit alleges that "scores of consumers" are confusing the restaurant with the clothing brand.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complexities around trademark law and the potential for consumer confusion when businesses use similar names or numbers. It raises questions about how trademarks are enforced across different industries and the extent to which companies can claim exclusive rights to certain numeric or alphanumeric identifiers.

The details

In September 2025, NFL players Kelce and Mahomes, along with business partners Tosh Berman and Mikey Tanha, opened a steakhouse called 1587 Prime in Kansas City. The name combines the players' jersey numbers - Mahomes' 15 and Kelce's 87. However, a Boston-based clothing brand called 1587 Sneakers, which appeared on Shark Tank, claims it has the rights to the 1587 number and has filed a lawsuit over alleged trademark infringement. The clothing brand filed for the 1587 trademark in October, though it has not yet been approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kelce, Mahomes and their associates filed a trademark for '1587 Prime' back in December 2023.

  • 1587 Sneakers filed for the 1587 trademark in October.
  • Kelce, Mahomes and associates filed a trademark for '1587 Prime' in December 2023.

The players

Travis Kelce

An NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs who, along with Patrick Mahomes, opened the 1587 Prime steakhouse.

Patrick Mahomes

An NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs who, along with Travis Kelce, opened the 1587 Prime steakhouse.

1587 Sneakers

A Boston-based clothing brand that appeared on Shark Tank and has filed a lawsuit claiming trademark infringement over the 1587 number used by the 1587 Prime steakhouse.

Tosh Berman

A business partner of Kelce and Mahomes who helped open the 1587 Prime steakhouse.

Mikey Tanha

A business partner of Kelce and Mahomes who helped open the 1587 Prime steakhouse.

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What they’re saying

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

— Adam King, Co-founder, 1587 Sneakers

“I think it's a tough case for the sneaker company. Is a restaurant and a shoe company too close? Are consumers likely to be confused in thinking they are affiliated with one another?”

— Josh Gerben, Trademark attorney (ESPN)

What’s next

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will need to rule on the 1587 Sneakers trademark application, which could impact the outcome of the lawsuit.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges businesses face in protecting their intellectual property, especially when it comes to common numbers or alphanumeric identifiers that multiple companies may want to use. It underscores the need for careful trademark research and strategic naming decisions to avoid potential legal battles.