Kelce and Mahomes sued over 1587 Prime restaurant trademark

As Travis Kelce prepared for his high-profile wedding to pop star Taylor Swift last week, he and Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes were simultaneously contesting a federal trademark lawsuit over the name of their Kansas City steakhouse, 1587 Prime. The lawsuit, filed by footwear company 1587 Sneakers, alleges the NFL stars' restaurant brand infringes on its existing trademark.

According to court filings, New York-based 1587 Sneakers sued Kelce and Mahomes, arguing that their use of "1587" for a restaurant creates consumer confusion with the sneaker brand. The company claims it began using the 1587 name in 2023, selecting it to commemorate the year Filipino sailors first landed in America. The lawsuit seeks damages and an order to stop the athletes from using the name.

In response, Kelce and Mahomes have moved to dismiss the case from New York federal court, arguing they lack sufficient ties to the state to be sued there. Their filing notes they play football in Missouri and their restaurant operates solely in Kansas City. The sneaker company counters that the players' participation in national advertising campaigns establishes enough business activity in New York to...