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Kelce, Mahomes face trademark lawsuit over steakhouse name
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are being sued for trademark infringement by 1587 Sneakers over the name of their Kansas City steakhouse, 1587 Steakhouse. The athletes have filed to dismiss the case,…
The Story in Brief
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are being sued for trademark infringement by 1587 Sneakers over the name of their Kansas City steakhouse, 1587 Steakhouse. The athletes have filed to dismiss the case, claiming they are not formal members of the LLC and have no direct control over the restaurant. However, the sneaker company, citing court documents obtained by TMZ, argues that Kelce and Mahomes promoted the steakhouse during a press tour in late 2025 and are listed as collaborators on its website. The lawsuit, filed in New York, seeks to stop use of the name and damages. Co-founder Adam King says a settlement is still possible.
The Indian Opinion
The court must weigh whether promotional tours and website billing make Kelce and Mahomes more than 'pretty faces'. The plaintiff's argument that they publicly linked themselves to the steakhouse has merit, but the athletes' denial of formal control also deserves scrutiny. A negotiated settlement remains possible, but if the case proceeds, the judge's ruling on the dismissal motion will reveal how much liability a celebrity endorser actually carries.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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