diff --git a/labelme/app.py b/labelme/app.py
index 0531bdd93..9a83a3711 100644
--- a/labelme/app.py
+++ b/labelme/app.py
@@ -1347,7 +1347,6 @@ def format_shape(s):
 
     def duplicateSelectedShape(self):
         added_shapes = self.canvas.duplicateSelectedShapes()
-        self.labelList.clearSelection()
         for shape in added_shapes:
             self.addLabel(shape)
         self.setDirty()