1, depending on your purpose. If you just want a certificate, some intermediaries can help you pay 23,000 RMB. If the technology is advanced and you want to use it to protect the market and gain income, then find an agent well, and the money can't be saved;
There will be an announcement process when applying for a patent. After the announcement, it can be consulted on official website, so it is likely to be seen by other companies. As for fancy, it depends on your skill;
3. Now it is not necessary to apply for domestic application, but it needs to be submitted for confidentiality review. I suggest you apply for a domestic one, which costs several thousand yuan, but it has many advantages. Generally speaking, there is no restriction for foreign enterprises to buy foreign patents. If it is a domestic patent, it needs the consent of the state, but it is not troublesome;
If you don't find an agent, your foreign friends can help you accept the official documents when you apply for a patent. When foreign enterprises want to cooperate, you can ask your friends to help you with your field trip. There are many liars now. If you are asked to pay first, you must be cautious!