New court filings challenge their role in the restaurant dispute
A new legal dispute is putting Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes under the spotlight over their 1587 Prime restaurant venture. What started as a trademark battle involving the “1587” name has now expanded into questions about the NFL stars’ connection to the business and their arguments in court.
Recent filings have added another layer to the case, raising fresh questions about what happens next. Here’s what the latest court developments reveal.
The lawsuit centers on the 1587 name
1587 Sneakers filed its federal lawsuit on February 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The company named Kelce, Mahomes, two 1587 Prime entities, Noble 33 Holdings, Tosh Berman, and Michael Tanha as defendants.
The complaint alleges trademark infringement connected to the “1587” name. The lawsuit also points to the restaurant’s merchandise and claims that consumers could believe the businesses are affiliated.
1587 Prime opened in Kansas City
1587 Prime opened in Kansas City in September 2025 as a collaboration involving Kelce, Mahomes, and Noble 33. Its name combines Mahomes’ No. 15 jersey number with Kelce’s No. 87 jersey number.
The restaurant operates as an upscale steakhouse and has promoted the involvement of both Chiefs players. Its official website describes the business as a collaboration between the NFL stars and Noble 33.
1587 Sneakers says it used the name first
1587 Sneakers says it began selling products under the “1587” name in April 2023 and later sought federal trademark protection. The company argues that its earlier commercial use gives it trademark rights that should be considered in the dispute.
The timing is important because the parties pursued trademark protection at different times and in different business categories. The lawsuit centers in part on whether the overlapping branding creates a likelihood of consumer confusion under trademark law.
The businesses operate in different industries
1587 Sneakers is a footwear and apparel company, while 1587 Prime is primarily a restaurant business. That distinction is relevant because trademark disputes can involve different product or service categories.
However, 1587 Sneakers argues that the overlap extends beyond restaurant services because 1587 Prime also sells branded clothing. The plaintiff says that merchandise creates a closer connection between the businesses than food and footwear alone would suggest.
The new dispute involves their business role
Kelce and Mahomes have argued in court filings that they have no direct interest in the restaurant LLC and are not authorized to control the business. Their position is also connected to arguments that they lack sufficient ties to New York for the case.
1587 Sneakers disputes that characterization, pointing to the players’ public promotion and association with 1587 Prime. The company argues that their role should be considered when deciding whether the lawsuit can proceed against them.
Public promotion is now part of the argument
The plaintiff has highlighted the players’ public involvement with 1587 Prime as part of its response to their legal position. The restaurant’s website identifies Kelce and Mahomes as collaborators, while both athletes participated in promotional activities surrounding its launch.
Those public-facing activities are now being cited in the dispute over their relationship with the business. 1587 Sneakers argues that the evidence does not support portraying the players as merely distant promotional figures.
The lawsuit also raises New York jurisdiction questions
Kelce and Mahomes have challenged the lawsuit partly by arguing that they do not have the necessary connection to New York. The case was filed in federal court in the Southern District of New York, even though 1587 Prime operates in Missouri.
The court previously raised questions about personal jurisdiction and venue when it declined to sign an emergency restraining order. Those issues remain separate from the underlying trademark allegations against the defendants.
Interesting fact: Kelce started his college football career as a quarterback.
An emergency request was previously denied
In March, Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald declined to sign 1587 Sneakers’ proposed emergency order seeking temporary restrictions against the defendants. The court cited questions about jurisdiction and venue and also examined the timing of the plaintiff’s request.
The judge noted that 1587 Sneakers had learned about the planned restaurant before it opened but did not immediately seek emergency relief. The decision did not resolve the underlying trademark claims.
Interesting fact: Kelce became the first tight end in NFL history to record five 1,000-yard receiving seasons.
Kelce and Mahomes are seeking dismissal
Kelce and Mahomes have moved to dismiss the claims against them, according to the federal docket and recent reporting. Their filings raise arguments involving their relationship with the restaurant and whether the New York court has personal jurisdiction over them.
The legal dispute therefore includes both the underlying trademark allegations and procedural questions involving the defendants. The court has not yet issued a final ruling on the players’ dismissal motions, and the broader trademark dispute remains pending.
The plaintiff has challenged their defense
1587 Sneakers has pushed back against the players’ dismissal arguments in recent court filings. The company disputes their characterization of their involvement and argues that their public connection to 1587 Prime supports keeping them involved in the case.
The plaintiff has specifically pointed to the restaurant’s branding and promotional activities tied to the two Chiefs stars. These arguments remain allegations presented by the plaintiff, rather than findings made by the court.
The trademark question remains unresolved
No court has determined that Kelce, Mahomes, or 1587 Prime infringed 1587 Sneakers’ trademark rights. Likewise, the recent filings have not established that the players improperly described their relationship with the restaurant.
The central trademark dispute remains pending in federal court. The parties are continuing to argue over jurisdiction, the defendants’ involvement, and whether the plaintiff’s allegations are sufficient to keep the claims moving forward.
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The case now moves toward further court review
The case now moves toward further court review
The latest developments leave the next stage of the dispute in federal court, where the parties’ competing arguments remain unresolved. The lawsuit is active, and the recent filings have not produced a final ruling on trademark infringement or the scope of the parties’ competing rights involving the “1587” marks.
For Kelce and Mahomes, the immediate issue is their request to dismiss the claims against them while the court considers jurisdiction, the restaurant’s relationship with them, and the plaintiff’s response. The broader trademark dispute also remains pending.
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