Chinatown-based sneaker store sues Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes over trademark infringement | amNewYork
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Chinatown-based sneaker store sues Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes over trademark infringement | amNewYork
"1587 Sneakers claims that the name 1587 Prime encroaches on their business's name, driving traffic away and obscuring their reputation, which they have built over time."
"The number 1587 holds deep significance for 1587 Sneakers, as it represents the year Asians first came to the United States, highlighting their cultural history."
"The lawsuit states that the high-profile nature of Kelce and Mahomes' brand is causing irreparable damage to 1587 Sneakers, pushing them towards the brink of collapse."
1587 Sneakers, an AAPI luxury apparel company, is suing Kansas City Chiefs players Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes for trademark infringement. The lawsuit claims that the name of their restaurant and apparel brand, 1587 Prime, harms 1587 Sneakers' business by overshadowing it. The number 1587 is significant to 1587 Sneakers as it marks the year Asians first arrived in the U.S. The company aims to uplift the Asian American community and donates profits to related aid groups. The lawsuit alleges that the high-profile brand is causing irreparable damage to their reputation and sales.
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