In the example I'm giving, code IP isn't very relevant to a business cofounder screwing, because the (real or perceived) value of the code IP is less than the r

In the example I'm giving, code IP isn't very relevant to a business cofounder screwing, because the (real or perceived) value of the code IP is less than the relationships that may be tied to the business cofounder. All the code IP protections mean, in this regard, is that the technical cofounder has less value comparably tied to them personally.