Chinese company suing Apple to ban iPhone 6 'barely exists,' says report
Phone calls to Baili, which is owned by Chinese smartphone manufacturer Digione, were unanswered, according to the Wall Street Journal. Baili's websites no longer exist. And visits by the Journal to the three registered locations turned up no company offices.
CNET attempted to track down Baili but couldn't find a website for the company.
Further, Baili and Digione are both broke as their debt is greater than their overall assets. Digione's collapse was the result of "buggy products, mismanagement and fierce competition," former employees and investors told the Journal.
The lack of any obvious presence is just the latest wrinkle in the bizarre case that has wrapped up Apple in yet another patent infringement case. The lawsuit highlights the tough environment Apple faces in China, which also ruled earlier this year that Apple doesn't own the rights to the iPhone trademark.
Despite its lack of presence, Baili is "still operational in its necessary functions," and will continue to fight Apple in court, Digione lawyer Andy Yang told the Journal. Baili may even think about escalating its lawsuit to include the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, Yang added. But with its appeal in place, Apple needn't worry about a ban on iPhone sales in Beijing, at least not for now.
Apple did not immediately respond to CNET's request for comment.
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