diff --git a/iparse/iparse.py b/iparse/iparse.py
index d14813d..4a760d1 100644
--- a/iparse/iparse.py
+++ b/iparse/iparse.py
@@ -269,9 +269,7 @@ def execute(self, request):
             keys_dict = json.load(f)
             self.known_keys = keys_dict['glossary']
 
-        patterns = None
-        if PatternMatch:
-            patterns = PatternMatch()
+        patterns = PatternMatch()
 
         # Info.plist
         main_exe = None