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Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com has reported that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce have been sued for copyright infringement at their restaurant, 1587 Prime.
The company that filed the copyright is called 1587 Sneakers. The companies have pursued trademark protection in different categories. 1587 Prime focuses on bars and restaurants, while 1587 Sneakers seeks a trademark in the clothing realm.
The lawsuit contends that the 1587 Sneakers brand began selling shoes on April 13, 2023, before 1587 Prime opened. However, 1587 Sneakers didn’t apply for the “1587" trademark until October 2025. In December 2023, 1587 Prime filed a trademark application.
Further complicating the situation, 1587 Prime also sells clothing. The sneaker company has also stated that they receive phone calls from customers wanting 1587 Prime instead of 1587 Sneakers, and vice versa.
Folks have speculated that this was all a way to get "free publicity," which we know ANY publicity is good publicity. Now, people who have never heard of 1587 Sneakers know of its existence.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce's restaurant receives copyright lawsuit
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The company that filed the copyright is called 1587 Sneakers. The companies have pursued trademark protection in different categories. 1587 Prime focuses on bars and restaurants, while 1587 Sneakers seeks a trademark in the clothing realm.
The lawsuit contends that the 1587 Sneakers brand began selling shoes on April 13, 2023, before 1587 Prime opened. However, 1587 Sneakers didn’t apply for the “1587" trademark until October 2025. In December 2023, 1587 Prime filed a trademark application.
Further complicating the situation, 1587 Prime also sells clothing. The sneaker company has also stated that they receive phone calls from customers wanting 1587 Prime instead of 1587 Sneakers, and vice versa.
Folks have speculated that this was all a way to get "free publicity," which we know ANY publicity is good publicity. Now, people who have never heard of 1587 Sneakers know of its existence.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce's restaurant receives copyright lawsuit
Continue reading...
