A sneaker company has filed a lawsuit against Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce over their restaurant's name. The complaint alleges trademark infringement, claiming the steakhouse 1587 Prime uses the same number combination as the company's shoe brand, 1587 Sneakers. The legal dispute centers on whether the restaurant's name creates consumer confusion with the footwear company.

Mahomes and Kelce, along with business partners Noble 33, opened their Kansas City steakhouse last year, combining their jersey numbers for the name. The sneaker company claims it began using the 1587 branding in April 2023, predating the restaurant's trademark application filed in December 2023. However, the shoe company didn't file its own trademark application until October 2023, which remains under review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

The case raises questions about trademark rights in different industries, as the restaurant operates in the bar and restaurant category while the sneaker company's application covers clothing. The plaintiffs allege that consumers have contacted 1587 Sneakers believing they are affiliated with 1587 Prime, though evidence supporting this claim has not been publicly provided. The sneaker company seeks to prevent the restaurant from using the name and selling merchandise with the branding.