Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 11, 2012, Tessera Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release regarding a mid-year letter to the Company's stockholders from Robert A. Young, President and Chief Executive Officer. A copy of the press release, which includes the letter, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information contained in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit
No. Description

99.1 Press Release dated July 11, 2012

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