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Mahomes, Kelce Steakhouse Sued Over Name
22 Feb
Summary
- Mahomes and Kelce's steakhouse, 1587 Prime, is being sued for trademark infringement.
- 1587 Sneakers claims prior use of the '1587' name for its apparel brand.
- Lawsuit seeks name change and unspecified damages for the steakhouse.
Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are entangled in a legal dispute over the name of their steakhouse, 1587 Prime. A Boston-based company, 1587 Sneakers, filed a lawsuit in New York federal court alleging trademark infringement. The sneaker brand claims it first used the number '1587' for its products in 2023, two years before 1587 Prime opened.
The lawsuit asserts that the steakhouse's name, derived from Mahomes' and Kelce's jersey numbers (15 and 87), is confusingly similar to the sneaker brand's name. 1587 Sneakers argues that consumers have mistakenly believed the two entities are affiliated. The plaintiffs are seeking to compel 1587 Prime to change its name and stop selling apparel featuring the number, in addition to unspecified damages.
Adding to the complexities, the restaurant group behind 1587 Prime, Noble 33, is also facing allegations of misconduct. Co-founders Tosh Berman and Michael Tanha are accused by a former legal officer of retaliation after he exposed an alleged scheme to siphon funds from a gift card program. Mahomes and Kelce are not named in this separate lawsuit, and Noble 33 has denied the allegations.
Reviews for 1587 Prime have been mixed since its September opening. Criticisms have focused on high prices and perceived shortcomings in the dining experience, despite its popularity, partly attributed to the "Taylor Swift effect." The steakhouse has also been noted for its appearance and a signature cocktail.
