According to a report published by ESPN on X on February 20, 2026, 1587 Sneakers claims in the suit that several consumers have contacted them, believing that the two companies are affiliated
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce #87 celebrate on the podium after the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce #87 celebrate on the podium after the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
Travis Kelce and Patrick Holmes are being sued for trademark infringement. The Kansas City Chiefs stars opened a steakhouse in September 2025, naming it 1587 Prime after their combined jersey numbers.
Sneaker company 1587 Sneakers named the athletes and their business partner Noble 33 in the infringement lawsuit, claiming that the name of their steakhouse restaurant infringes on its usage of the identical number combination and is causing damage as a result.
The sneaker company also alleges in the suit that the restaurant "1587 Prime" infringes on its apparel rights by selling clothing alongside food.
According to a report published by ESPN on X on February 20, 2026, 1587 Sneakers claims in the suit that several consumers have contacted them, believing that the two companies are affiliated.
The sneaker company seeks to have 1587 Prime drop its name, as it confuses, and for the restaurant to stop selling goods bearing its name.
The sneaker company is also asking for unspecified damages.
“We continue to hope to resolve this matter amicably”: 1587 Sneaker co-founder Adam King says on the trademark dispute with NFL stars
1587 Sneaker alleged in its suit that it started its business of selling shoes in April 2023 and, as a result, has the right to first use of numbers and markings.
The Sneaker company did not apply for the trademark “1587” until October 2025. The application is reportedly still under review by the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Mahomes and Kelce filed to register the trademark “1587 Prime” in December 2023. This trademark is in the bar and restaurant category, while the sneaker company’s application falls under the clothing category.
Adam King, co-founder of 1587 sneakers, in a statement released to ESPN, emphasized that he wanted an amicable resolution to the conflict:
"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."
Travis Kelce and Patrick Homes have not addressed the copyright issue on social media as of February 22, 2026.
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