Trademark fight over 1587 Steakhouse intensifies as court rejects NFL stars' defense

Federal court proceedings have moved forward in the trademark battle between 1587 Sneakers and the owners of 1587 Steakhouse, a Kansas City eatery linked to NFL stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes. The athletes maintain they do not directly manage the limited liability company behind the restaurant, portraying themselves as only promotional figures. 1587 Sneakers disputed this, pointing to the steakhouse’s website that calls the venue a collaboration between the two players and Noble 33, and argued the brand’s earlier use of the 1587 name creates consumer confusion.

The sneaker company also raised concerns about merchandise bearing the same logo. The dispute originated after 1587 Sneakers sent a cease-and-desist letter and the steakhouse opened in September 2025, using a name derived from the athletes’ jersey numbers. The next court stage will examine whether the players can distance themselves from operational control and how the branding may affect both parties. No final decision has been issued, and the lawsuit remains active.