Over the past few months, Travis Kelce's blockbuster wedding to Taylor Swift has commanded massive media attention. As the three-time Super Bowl champion prepared to tie the knot, a lawsuit against him has been working its way through federal court since February.
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NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are being sued over their involvement in a Kansas City-based steakhouse they opened in September 2025 with business partner Noble 33.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the lawsuit centers around a trademark dispute over a shared set of numbers.
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce Face Lawsuit
The Boston-based shoe brand 1587 Sneakers alleges that 1587 Prime, the steakhouse owned by Mahomes and Kelce, infringed on its rights by using the same name and numbers on its branding.
The owners of 1587 Sneakers also scoffed at Mahomes and Kelce's attempt to downplay their executive role in the steakhouse, according to TMZ.
1587 Prime's name derives from the combined jersey numbers of Mahomes and Kelce. The official restaurant website states, "A collaboration between NFL icons Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, in partnership with Noble 33." The NFL teammates went on a full press tour in late 2025 to promote the steakhouse.
The owners of 1587 Sneakers accuse Mahomes and Kelce of trying to position themselves as "two distant celebrities that are mere promotional 'pretty faces' of the alleged infringing enterprise with no New York ties."
Trademark attorney Josh Gerben of Gerben IP, who has followed the case since it was filed, told Inc. that the dispute ultimately comes down to timing. Although 1587 Sneakers began selling shoes in April 2023, it didn't file federal trademark applications for "1587" or its logo until October 2025.
By then, the 1587 Prime had already begun operations.
According to ESPN, the Chiefs star's company applied for the "1587 Prime" trademark in December 2023.
Since 1587 Sneakers filed first, they could have a leg up in the lawsuit, as Gerben says "the day you're filing the application is your federal priority date."
Former 'Shark Tank' Alum Suing NFL Stars
Gerben noted that the sneaker company's sales and brand recognition will factor into the trademark dispute.
Given that they are a newer brand, this could work against them. However, 1587 Sneakers founders Adam King and Sam Hyun did appear on "Shark Tank," a testament to the company's popularity. King and Hyun pitched 1587 Sneakers to the sharks in the Season 16 debut episode. They sought $100,000 for a 16 percent equity stake, but left without a deal.
The shoe company says their name is a nod to the year Filipino sailors first arrived in America.
In their lawsuit, the footwear company is seeking that 1587 Prime change its name. Additionally, they want the steakhouse to cease all merchandise sales, which includes the trademarked numbers.
