diff --git a/contracts/lifecycle/Pausable.sol b/contracts/lifecycle/Pausable.sol
index 1099d83b2..4baba694e 100644
--- a/contracts/lifecycle/Pausable.sol
+++ b/contracts/lifecycle/Pausable.sol
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ contract Pausable is Ownable {
   /**
    * @dev modifier to allow actions only when the contract IS NOT paused
    */
-  modifier whenPaused {
+  modifier whenPaused() {
     require(paused);
     _;
   }