You can find a "complete" text about the german situation with this "Copy-Problem" on
WWW.SPIELEBRENNEN.DE.
(Click on "Rechtslage" in the left menu and then on "Das Kopieren von Datentragern"). The text is in german, but perhaps there is someone (with a better english than me) who can translate it.
I will try it with the conclusion of the text:
Allowed is: ONE backup-copy to save the programm. No "give away" or "use" (until original cd not work) of this backup.
Forbidden is: Copying software by a friend or for a friend. Using of Cracks... also if the allowed backup don't work without. Selling the original disc and holding the backup.
You can loan a Music CDs from a friend and make a backup for yourself. But only seven backups from one CD are allowed. If you friend has always made six backups, you are only allowes to make one backup. And then never ever a further copy.