Judge Denies Emergency Request to Shut Down Mahomes and Kelce's 1587 Prime Steakhouse
In a significant legal development, a federal judge has rejected an emergency bid to temporarily shut down 1587 Prime, the Kansas City steakhouse co-owned by NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The request was filed by New York-based 1587 Sneakers, which claims trademark infringement over the use of the number "1587."
Court Ruling Keeps Restaurant Doors Open
U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald issued a ruling on March 2, denying the sneaker company's request for a temporary restraining order. The judge found that 1587 Sneakers had not demonstrated sufficient grounds for emergency action, noting that the company waited approximately two months after the steakhouse's September 2025 opening to file the urgent request. Additionally, Judge Buchwald questioned whether New York was the appropriate jurisdiction for the case.
Reporter Farzin Vousoughian summarized the ruling on social media, citing local outlet KMBC: "A federal judge has denied 1587 Sneakers' proposed emergency request to temporarily shut down 1587 Prime... To be clear, the case is still ongoing, but the request was rejected."
Details of the Emergency Request
The emergency request sought to:
- Immediately halt 1587 Prime from advertising, selling, or promoting any products using "1587" or "1587 Prime" branding.
- Force Mahomes and Kelce's group to place branding-related funds into escrow during the legal proceedings.
Judge Buchwald's rejection means the steakhouse, launched in partnership with hospitality group Noble 33, can continue operating without interruption for now. However, the judge left open the possibility for future requests if 1587 Sneakers addresses jurisdiction issues and properly serves legal documents to the defendants.
Background of the Trademark Dispute
The conflict centers on the number "1587," which Mahomes and Kelce combined from their jersey numbers (15 and 87) to create their steakhouse brand. On the other side, sneaker entrepreneur Adam King, along with partners Sam Hyun and Jose Antonio Vargas, launched 1587 Sneakers in June 2023. Court filings indicate the sneaker brand began selling products under "1587" in April 2023, claiming early use grants them trademark priority, though their federal trademark application was not filed until October 2023 and remains pending.
Mahomes and Kelce's group applied to trademark "1587 Prime" in December 2023, nearly two years before the restaurant's opening, covering restaurant and bar services. The sneaker company's application pertains to clothing and footwear, creating a potential industry gap that complicates the case.
Legal Perspectives and Ongoing Battle
Trademark attorney Josh Gerben commented to ESPN on the challenges facing 1587 Sneakers: "I think it's a tough case for the sneaker company. Trademarks can coexist in different industries... Given that the marks are essentially identical here, is a restaurant and a shoe company too close? Are consumers likely to be confused in thinking they are affiliated with one another?"
1587 Sneakers argues that 1587 Prime's sale of branded apparel blurs the industry lines and has already caused customer confusion about a connection between the businesses. Their attorney, Ezra Salami, has indicated readiness to present evidence of this confusion if the case proceeds to trial.
While Mahomes and Kelce have won this initial round, the lawsuit remains active. The fight now transitions from emergency measures to a slower, more complex legal battle over trademark ownership. For now, the NFL stars can continue serving steaks under the contentious number, while the sneaker company regroups after an early courtroom setback.
