Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are facing a major new development in the legal dispute surrounding their 1587 Steakhouse. A fresh court filing has challenged the Chiefs stars’ claims about their connection to the restaurant and pushed the trademark lawsuit into a crucial stage.The latest development comes after Kelce and Mahomes argued they do not directly control the LLC behind the restaurant. However, 1587 Sneakers claims the NFL stars cannot separate themselves from a business they publicly promoted.
Why is 1587 Sneakers challenging Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes?
The latest court filing has put more pressure on Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes as 1587 Sneakers challenges their defense in the trademark lawsuit.According to the reports, 1587 Sneakers rejected the Chiefs stars’ argument that they have no direct control over the company behind 1587 Steakhouse. The sneaker brand accused Kelce and Mahomes of trying to present themselves as “two distant celebrities” who were only promotional “pretty faces” for the business.The company pointed to 1587 Steakhouse’s own website, which describes the restaurant as “a collaboration between NFL icons Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, in partnership with Noble 33.”The lawsuit began after 1587 Sneakers claimed the steakhouse name creates confusion with its existing brand. The company says it started using the 1587 name in April 2023, before Kelce and Mahomes filed a trademark application for their restaurant in December 2023.The Kansas City steakhouse opened in September 2025 and quickly became linked with the Chiefs stars. The name combines Mahomes’ No. 15 jersey and Kelce’s No. 87 jersey.
What happens next in the 1587 Steakhouse lawsuit?
The next stage of the case will focus on whether Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes can avoid direct responsibility by arguing they do not control the restaurant’s operations.1587 Sneakers has also raised concerns about the steakhouse selling merchandise with the 1587 logo. The company claims the branding could confuse customers and impact its business.Before filing the lawsuit, 1587 Sneakers said it sent a cease-and-desist letter to 1587 Steakhouse but could not reach an agreement.The dispute also includes the meaning behind the 1587 name. Kelce and Mahomes created the name from their jersey numbers, while 1587 Sneakers says its brand represents Asian American history and Filipino heritage.The court’s decision could have a major impact on how Kelce and Mahomes use the 1587 name in the future. If the case moves forward, both sides may have to provide more details about the restaurant’s ownership structure, branding decisions, and their involvement in the business.The federal court has not made a final decision on the trademark claims. The lawsuit remains ongoing as both sides continue presenting their arguments.
