Judge Rejects Emergency Request to Shut Down Kelce and Mahomes' Steakhouse
A federal judge has reportedly denied an emergency motion seeking to immediately shut down 1587 Prime, the Kansas City steakhouse owned by NFL stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes. The decision comes amid an ongoing trademark lawsuit filed by Boston-based company 1587 Sneakers, which claims the restaurant's name infringes on its brand.
Trademark Dispute Over '1587' Branding
1587 Sneakers filed the lawsuit in a New York federal court, alleging that the steakhouse and its associated apparel brand violate trademark rights. The sneaker company asserts it first used '1587' to sell products in 2023, two years before 1587 Prime opened its doors in September 2025. According to the legal filing, the company owns trademark rights to the four-digit mark and claims '1587 Prime' causes customer confusion.
On Wednesday, KMBC reported that the judge refused to sign a temporary restraining order against the steakhouse. Had it been granted, Kelce, Mahomes, and their business partners at Noble 33 would have been immediately barred from advertising or selling products using '1587' or '1587 Prime.' The sneaker company also sought to force the cancellation of any orders related to the branding.
Judge's Concerns Over Jurisdiction and Delay
The judge reportedly expressed doubts about whether the case belongs in a New York court and noted a 'significant delay' between the steakhouse's opening and the request for emergency relief. However, the lawsuit was not dismissed, meaning the legal battle will continue. The court indicated it could consider future motions once the defendants are properly served and jurisdiction issues are resolved.
The restaurant's name derives from Mahomes' jersey number 15 and Kelce's number 87. In contrast, the sneaker brand uses 1587 as a reference to the year Asians are believed to have first reached North America, targeting Asian American consumers.
Trademark Applications and Legal Arguments
1587 Sneakers did not file a clothing trademark application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for '1587' until late last year, and that application remains under review. Meanwhile, Mahomes and Kelce's steakhouse filed for its trademark in the bar and restaurant category in December 2023.
According to the lawsuit obtained by the Daily Mail, the sneaker company argues that its prior use of '1587' for selling shoes, nearly two years before the steakhouse launched, makes the trademark filing irrelevant. The legal filing dismisses the distinction between '1587' and '1587 Prime,' stating, 'Defendants' added term "PRIME" does nothing to distinguish the Accused Marks from Plaintiff in any legally meaningful way.'
Restaurant's Mixed Reception and Additional Issues
1587 Prime opened in September 2025 to mixed reviews. Food critic Liz Cook criticized the steakhouse in an article for the Defector, calling it overpriced. She noted its popularity, partly due to the 'Taylor Swift effect,' with Swifties eager to dine there in hopes of spotting Kelce's fiancée. Cook praised the ambiance, including a marble staircase and smartly dressed servers, but offered little else positive.
She described steaks as thin or overcooked, arriving without steak knives, and highlighted 'cop-outs' on local touches meant to support Kansas City businesses. Cook also mentioned 'ChatGPT-grade luxury tropes' and high prices, such as a $78 steak, $15 for three small ramekins of ketchup, and a $22 cocktail called 'The Alchemy,' created in tribute to Swift, which she said tasted 'like a Cosmo someone had strained through a French Vanilla Yankee Candle.'
The steakhouse has faced other challenges, including allegations of misconduct against Noble 33 co-founders Tosh Berman and Michael Tanha. An attorney representing Noble 33 has previously denied these allegations. Kelce and Mahomes are not accused of any wrongdoing in this matter.
