The differences are as follows:

1. Different legal statuses: individuals refer to natural persons, whose behavior is regulated by laws such as the "General Principles of the People's Republic of China and Civil Law", while self-employed refers to It is a form of profit-making business organization with independent legal subject qualifications, and its behavior is regulated by the "Civil Law of the People's Republic of China" and other laws.

2. Trademark registration is different: Individuals can register trademarks, but their registered trademarks can only be used for their own goods or services and cannot be transferred, licensed or otherwise commercially used. Self-employed individuals can register trademarks and use them in commercial activities, and their trademark rights are protected by the Trademark Law and other relevant laws and regulations.

3. Different liability for infringement: The amount of compensation for personal infringement of trademark rights is relatively low, and only the actual losses and reasonable expenses caused by trademark infringement are borne. The amount of compensation borne by self-employed individuals due to trademark infringement is higher, and they need to bear actual losses, reasonable expenses and punitive damages caused by trademark infringement.