diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/clipboard.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/clipboard.dm
index 66fc0cf32a..e83019b39e 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/clipboard.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/clipboard.dm
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 	cut_overlays()
 	if(toppaper)
 		add_overlay(toppaper.icon_state)
-		add_overlay(toppaper.overlays)
+		copy_overlays(toppaper)
 	if(haspen)
 		add_overlay("clipboard_pen")
 	add_overlay("clipboard_over")
@@ -115,4 +115,4 @@
 
 		//Update everything
 		attack_self(usr)
-		update_icon()
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+		update_icon()