Josh Gerben Analyzes Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Mahomes and Kelce for ESPN

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were sued for trademark infringement in conjunction with their restaurant 1587 Prime.

Josh Gerben broke down the lawsuit for ESPN.

The legal question revolves around the sneaker company’s claims of usage since April 2023, prior to when it filed a trademark application in October 2025, said trademark attorney Josh Gerben of Gerben IP.

“I think it’s a tough case for the sneaker company,” Gerben said. “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?”

Source: Rothstein, Michael. https://www.espn.com. “Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce sued for trademark infringement”. 20 February 2026.